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N651 FBM

1996 Citroen Xm

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,258 mi
Last recorded157,258 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN651 FBM
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2015 157,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 156,926 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 155,855 miles

Dampness around suspension pump area

Evidence of suspension fluid around lower part of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre showing light cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front door damaged

Offside front handbrake cable outer sleeve damaged and corroded

Offside rear tyre worn low

Spare wheel well showing corrosion and previous repair

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 155,850 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Dampness around suspension pump area

Evidence of suspension fluid around lower part of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre showing light cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front door damaged

Offside front handbrake cable outer sleeve damaged and corroded

Offside rear tyre worn low

Spare wheel well showing corrosion and previous repair

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 152,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Spare wheel carier corroded and hold attention needed

Various small stone chips to front screen

Fail 28 Nov 2012 152,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm tread

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Spare wheel carier corroded and hold attention needed

Various small stone chips to front screen

Pass 30 Nov 2011 141,036 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing bad on the inner edges.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 141,036 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing bad on the inner edges.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 129,408 miles

oil leak front of engine

oil/grease contamination to o/s/f caliper,no visible leaks,function unimpaired,ITS SNOWING AS WELL!

Fail 30 Nov 2010 129,408 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak front of engine

oil/grease contamination to n/s front caliper, function un-impaired no visible leaks.ITS SNOWING AS WELL!

Pass 1 Dec 2009 123,888 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 114,555 miles

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 114,555 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 106,647 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 97,493 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 88,090 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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N651 FBM is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N651 FBM, 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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N651 FBM is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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