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M173 KBD

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

118,768 mi
Last recorded118,768 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 KBD
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,768 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 118,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 115,757 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 115,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

items removed from windscreen

suspension system slight leak.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 114,367 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 114,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 113,393 miles

Lower front suspension accumulator possible leak

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 113,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower front suspension accumulator possible leak

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 112,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 110,657 miles

Driver seat slightly insecure

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2012 110,657 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Driver seat slightly insecure

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2012 110,648 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

bolt loose alternator

osf upper top turret mount perished

osr tyre sidewall cracking

unable to veiw b pipes due to covers

Pass 6 Jun 2011 109,745 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf suspension leg top rubber mount deteriated

osf/rear tyres weathered

osr wheel rim damage

Fail 4 Jun 2011 109,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf suspension leg top rubber mount deteriated

osf/rear tyres weathered

osr wheel rim damage

Pass 5 Jun 2010 108,945 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 108,945 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 108,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

condition of n/s/f tyre

excessive suspension movement

Pass 18 Apr 2009 107,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 105,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 105,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 104,937 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 101,433 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 101,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s ball joint rubber split

How Reliable is the Citroen Xantia?

Based on 477,392 MOT tests across 86,229 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
86,229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,863
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 18,855
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement 15,859
Stop lamp not working 15,639
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,605
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M173 KBD is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1995 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 117,539 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 Xantia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M173 KBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xantia typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M173 KBD is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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