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P470 HYD

1996 Citroen Xm

Green Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

180,624 mi
Last recorded180,624 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 HYD
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 180,624 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 174,313 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 174,300 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,675 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 160,622 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 152,807 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 141,623 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 133,591 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 120,965 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges

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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P470 HYD is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P470 HYD, 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 P470 HYD registered?

P470 HYD is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P470 HYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 HYD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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