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M197 TRF

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,729 mi
Last recorded125,729 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 TRF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2012 125,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded at joint

Pass 24 Jan 2011 124,671 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

misting of oil around front suspension sphere

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Jan 2011 124,671 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

misting of oil around front suspension sphere

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Jan 2010 122,469 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 119,936 miles

front no. plate damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2008 115,805 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)

o/s inner tail light inop

Fail 14 Jan 2008 115,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.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)

o/s inner tail light inop

Pass 16 Jan 2007 109,317 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 110,324 miles

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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M197 TRF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M197 TRF, 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 M197 TRF registered?

M197 TRF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M197 TRF safe to buy?

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