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P585 CVP

1996 Citroen Xm

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,054 mi
Last recorded117,054 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 CVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 117,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 115,872 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 115,858 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 115,380 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 114,334 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 101,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 101,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,479 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,205 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 99,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,950 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,284 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 97,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,432 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 96,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine light illuminated on dash

Fail 13 Mar 2012 95,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 95,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 92,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 91,365 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 89,901 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 83,388 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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P585 CVP is a 1996 Citroen Xm in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P585 CVP, 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 P585 CVP registered?

P585 CVP is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P585 CVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 CVP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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