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P396 DVK

1996 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,707 mi
Last recorded78,707 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 DVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,707 miles

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

various surace rust

Pass 10 Nov 2016 76,770 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,456 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 69,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front spheres slightly hard

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,728 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension pipes have minor corrossion

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,467 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 47,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,337 miles

all rear metal brake and suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,119 miles

rear metal brake pipes and suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2006 43,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

rear metal brake pipes and suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion

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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P396 DVK is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P396 DVK, 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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P396 DVK is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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