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M217 BCR

1995 Citroen Xantia

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,786 mi
Last recorded214,786 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 BCR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2007 214,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 214,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 193,877 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 193,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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M217 BCR is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M217 BCR, 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 M217 BCR registered?

M217 BCR is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 2 June 1995.

Is M217 BCR safe to buy?

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