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P523 MNM

1996 Citroen Xm

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,465 mi
Last recorded132,465 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 MNM
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 132,465 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 132,465 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 130,213 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 130,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 128,043 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 128,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 125,289 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 125,289 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 124,549 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 124,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

lhm fluid low

Pass 23 Dec 2008 121,975 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 119,782 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 115,262 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 115,261 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P523 MNM is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P523 MNM, 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 P523 MNM registered?

P523 MNM is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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