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P454 KPU

1996 Citroen Xm

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,420 mi
Last recorded72,420 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 KPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 69,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 69,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 66,853 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 64,150 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 64,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,941 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,510 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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P454 KPU is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P454 KPU, 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 P454 KPU registered?

P454 KPU is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P454 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P454 KPU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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