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M253 SLS

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,972 mi
Last recorded161,972 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 SLS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 161,972 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 157,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 157,122 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 152,183 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 147,939 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 143,575 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 136,583 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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M253 SLS is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M253 SLS, 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 M253 SLS registered?

M253 SLS is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M253 SLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M253 SLS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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