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P172 PWP

1996 Citroen Xm

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,493 mi
Last recorded180,493 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 PWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 180,493 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 175,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 175,522 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 171,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 165,274 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 161,475 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 158,583 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 157,319 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 15,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine & gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2016 155,329 miles

Battery insecure inside mounting (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine & gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 153,708 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 147,632 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 137,701 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 135,429 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 135,429 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 126,696 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 120,580 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 120,579 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 103,983 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 96,729 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 74,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P172 PWP is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P172 PWP, 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 P172 PWP registered?

P172 PWP is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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