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M271 RAX

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,243 mi
Last recorded206,243 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 RAX
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 206,243 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 206,243 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 190,718 miles

Rear exhaust box has slight blow

Fail 21 Nov 2015 190,498 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box has slight blow

Pass 1 Nov 2014 184,692 miles

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

traction control light flickered on at time off test

Pass 2 Nov 2013 179,637 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 174,627 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 170,217 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 163,645 miles

n/s front fog light

Fail 11 Nov 2010 163,644 miles

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

n/s front fog light

Pass 4 Nov 2009 156,219 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 148,497 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 148,124 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007
Fail 15 Nov 2006 129,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 129,005 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 119,737 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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M271 RAX is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M271 RAX, 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 M271 RAX registered?

M271 RAX is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 18 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M271 RAX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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