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N853 LGJ

1996 Citroen Xm

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,398 mi
Last recorded158,398 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2005
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 LGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2005 158,398 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 157,514 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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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N853 LGJ is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N853 LGJ, 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 N853 LGJ registered?

N853 LGJ is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N853 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N853 LGJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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