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Y256 FBA

2001 Citroen Xm

Green Petrol 2948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,417 mi
Last recorded85,417 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 FBA
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 85,417 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 85,417 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam wont stay on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2024 154,963 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 154,951 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 83,515 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 83,500 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 83,748 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,590 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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Y256 FBA is a 2001 Citroen Xm in Green with a 2,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y256 FBA, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Xm is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y256 FBA registered?

Y256 FBA is a 2001 Citroen Xm, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y256 FBA safe to buy?

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