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M208 RJB

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,356 mi
Last recorded157,356 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM208 RJB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 157,356 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 157,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 154,081 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 154,080 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 150,507 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 150,506 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 147,229 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 143,233 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 143,232 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 140,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers seat hieght adjuster faulty recomend brake service

Fail 18 Oct 2005 140,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

drivers seat hieght adjuster faulty recomend brake service

Fail 5 Oct 2005 140,236 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

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

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

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

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

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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M208 RJB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M208 RJB, 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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M208 RJB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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