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N596 YBL

1996 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

181,947 mi
Last recorded181,947 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 181,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 173,171 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 158,245 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 146,320 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 131,057 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 118,604 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 104,743 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 99,816 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 99,816 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 79,848 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 76,034 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xm?

Based on 25,619 MOT tests across 4,589 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
4,204
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
4,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,359
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,197
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 896
parking brake recording little or no effort 819
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 772
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N596 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 117,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xm fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N596 YBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xm typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen Xm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N596 YBL registered?

N596 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N596 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N596 YBL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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