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M262 VVS

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,414 mi
Last recorded88,414 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 VVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 88,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 88,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,329 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 88,291 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 88,168 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 88,151 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking under offside front wing. (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,031 miles

engine breather pipe split

front screen has a crack not within drivers view

Fail 26 Apr 2016 88,031 miles

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

engine breather pipe split

front screen has a crack not within drivers view

Pass 30 Apr 2015 87,323 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,777 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

screen has damage outside drivers view and outside swept area.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 79,582 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 84,941 miles

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

front screen has damage outside A zone and outside swept area.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,751 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front screen has a crack outside zone a and outside swept area of screen.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 83,740 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front screen has a crack outside zone a and outside swept area of screen.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 82,588 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 82,570 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,153 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 81,153 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,750 miles

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

front screen cracked outside swept area .

Pass 23 Apr 2007 78,229 miles

excessive travel in parking brake

Pass 25 Apr 2006 76,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 76,914 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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M262 VVS is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M262 VVS, 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 M262 VVS registered?

M262 VVS is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is M262 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M262 VVS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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