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P212 MLA

1996 Citroen Xm

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,055 mi
Last recorded60,055 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 MLA
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,055 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 60,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,480 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,992 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f subframe rust slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,432 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 542,123 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 54,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 48,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005

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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P212 MLA is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P212 MLA, 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 P212 MLA registered?

P212 MLA is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P212 MLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 MLA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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