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P205 JDT

1996 Citroen Xm

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,822 mi
Last recorded111,822 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 JDT
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 111,803 miles

Emissions unable to be completed centre exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,466 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 105,459 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 97,801 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Jul 2023 97,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Apr 2022 90,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower floor area behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 90,093 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower floor area behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 80,692 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 77,059 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 77,059 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,368 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,180 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,633 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sills (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sills (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,216 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 54,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 54,947 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 51,431 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Underbody heavilly undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,431 miles

Underbody heavilly undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 50,640 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 49,458 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 46,234 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 44,063 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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P205 JDT is a 1996 Citroen Xm in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P205 JDT, 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 P205 JDT registered?

P205 JDT is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P205 JDT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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