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W696 VEB

2000 Citroen Xm

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,415 mi
Last recorded134,415 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xm91,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 VEB
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 134,415 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 134,409 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 132,779 miles

both rear tyres perished

front to rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 132,775 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perished

front to rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 132,184 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 125,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 117,409 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 117,409 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 113,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 113,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 107,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 107,167 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 104,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 98,123 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 98,123 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 87,448 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 87,448 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 78,504 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre slightly flat

Pass 26 Oct 2007 73,785 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 65,633 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f poss fluid leak from suspension

Fail 30 Nov 2006 65,633 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f poss fluid leak from suspension

Pass 1 Nov 2005 55,652 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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W696 VEB is a 2000 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,376 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 W696 VEB, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Xm is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W696 VEB registered?

W696 VEB is a 2000 Citroen Xm, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W696 VEB safe to buy?

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