Official DVLA Record

1996 Citroen XM 2.0L Petrol · P585 CVP

P585 CVP

1996 Citroen XM (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 117,054 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
CITROEN XM
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07/03/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
117,054 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/03/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1998cc

P585 CVP Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2024
  • 117,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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P585 CVP Mileage History

  1. 07/03/2022115,380 mi
  2. 28/02/2023115,858 mi+478 mi
  3. 02/03/2023115,872 mi+14 mi
  4. 07/03/2024117,054 mi+1,182 mi

Average of roughly 837 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P585 CVP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Aug 2026, 22:26
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Citroen Xm (P585 CVP) between March 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “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))”.

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