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M285 STM

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,261 mi
Last recorded145,261 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 STM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 145,261 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 26 Jul 2013 145,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 141,499 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 136,141 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 130,754 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 130,754 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake dics badly worn o/s/f handbrake cable broken

Pass 9 Jul 2009 130,740 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 130,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 124,781 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 124,781 miles

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

both front flexi,s perished an cracked

both front lower wishbone arms rear bushes seperating perishing an cracked

bottom underguard cover loose

front discs warped

front pads appear low

offside rear back dustguard on back of brakes on offside rear missing

oil leaks top an bottom of engine area

rear light lenzes an boot lenzes fading

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 May 2007 116,020 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 107,116 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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M285 STM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver 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 M285 STM, 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 M285 STM registered?

M285 STM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 4 January 1995.

Is M285 STM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M285 STM 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.

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