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M213 CAP

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

168,792 mi
Last recorded168,792 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM213 CAP
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2009 168,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

nearside handbrake casing split

nearside wiper blade split

slight play in inner steering joint on the offside

Pass 31 Jan 2008 156,722 miles

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

n/s hand brake cable worn through outr covering

Fail 29 Jan 2008 156,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

n/s hand brake cable worn through outr covering

Pass 31 Jan 2007 145,700 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f hand brake cable outer cover worn

Fail 31 Jan 2007 145,700 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f hand brake cable outer cover worn

Pass 31 Jan 2006 135,747 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 135,707 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front brake hoses perishing

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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M213 CAP is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M213 CAP, 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 M213 CAP registered?

M213 CAP is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 9 January 1995.

Is M213 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M213 CAP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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