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P259 PUG

1996 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,280 mi
Last recorded192,280 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 PUG
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 192,280 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 192,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 185,415 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 179,554 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 172,630 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 166,829 miles

Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate deteriorated, unable to see rear brake pad condition

Pass 2 Aug 2005 159,631 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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P259 PUG is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P259 PUG, 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 P259 PUG registered?

P259 PUG is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P259 PUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 PUG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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