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N641 YBL

1996 Citroen Xm

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,360 mi
Last recorded138,360 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN641 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 138,360 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 138,356 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 137,319 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 137,316 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 136,207 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 135,356 miles

Nearside Rear suspension unit trace of very slight leak

Pass 15 Feb 2019 133,333 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front outer rigger corroded

Offside sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 133,321 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front outer rigger corroded

Offside sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 130,271 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 127,453 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 127,453 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 124,481 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 124,466 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 121,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 117,396 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 113,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 109,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 105,077 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 105,072 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 100,898 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,821 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 92,036 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 92,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2007 88,359 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 88,359 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 83,470 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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N641 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N641 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 N641 YBL registered?

N641 YBL is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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