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N671 CRP

1996 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,327 mi
Last recorded125,327 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN671 CRP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 125,327 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 May 2021 125,321 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 125,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 125,107 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive valve assembly at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 124,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 124,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 123,737 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 123,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 15 Sep 2015 122,671 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 121,524 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2014 121,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 120,655 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 120,644 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 119,956 miles

1 x n/s/r side light is not working

O/s/r tyre is perished

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 119,908 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1 x n/s/r side light is not working

O/s handbrake cable is in poor condition

O/s/r tyre is perished

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 119,196 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 118,394 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 118,394 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 117,507 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 116,559 miles

Engine oil level is high

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s handbrake cable is in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2007 115,626 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 114,628 miles

Front of the o/s sill is damaged

Front to rear brake pipes and covers have been damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2005 113,490 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 113,490 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N671 CRP is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N671 CRP, 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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N671 CRP is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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