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P505 XOU

1996 Citroen Xm

Bronze Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,621 mi
Last recorded128,621 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 XOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 128,621 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 125,704 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 121,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 117,130 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 117,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 111,238 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 103,574 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 96,410 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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P505 XOU is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Bronze with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P505 XOU, 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 P505 XOU registered?

P505 XOU is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P505 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 XOU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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