CarVerify

Free Car Check

M274 OAC

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,379 mi
Last recorded84,379 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 OAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,379 miles

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2013 84,379 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,555 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,753 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,204 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 70,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 66,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,394 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 61,385 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 57,339 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 57,339 miles

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

all spheres deflated and giving any suspention

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
Full Citroen Xantia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M274 OAC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M274 OAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M274 OAC?

You can check the full history of M274 OAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M274 OAC registered?

M274 OAC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 15 June 1995.

Is M274 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M274 OAC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M274 OAC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M274 OAC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.