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M187 LYV

1995 Citroen Xantia

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,664 mi
Last recorded165,664 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM187 LYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 165,664 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 165,664 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 153,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2008 153,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2007 143,847 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

hand brake outer cable starting to wear,where it passes through guide.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 143,847 miles

hand brake outer cable starting to wear,where it passes through guide.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 136,131 miles

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

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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M187 LYV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M187 LYV, 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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What year was M187 LYV registered?

M187 LYV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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