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N917 TFL

1996 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,455 mi
Last recorded188,455 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 TFL
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 188,455 miles

Front bumper damaged n/s/f

Sill n/s/f damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2007 185,450 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front bumper damaged n/s/f

Sill damaged n/s/f

Pass 27 Jun 2006 178,045 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 178,043 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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N917 TFL is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N917 TFL, 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 N917 TFL registered?

N917 TFL is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N917 TFL safe to buy?

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