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M281 DUF

1995 Citroen Xantia

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,332 mi
Last recorded103,332 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 DUF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 103,332 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 102,285 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside rear door unable to open

Pass 1 Sep 2010 102,285 miles

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

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

Offside rear door unable to open

Pass 17 Aug 2009 100,708 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 99,044 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 94,671 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 94,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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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M281 DUF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M281 DUF, 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 M281 DUF registered?

M281 DUF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M281 DUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M281 DUF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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