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M296 HDG

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,106 mi
Last recorded121,106 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 HDG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 121,106 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 121,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2007 116,542 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 116,542 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 112,893 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 112,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

accident damage off side rear arch

signs of fluid leak around rear leveling valve

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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M296 HDG is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M296 HDG, 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 M296 HDG registered?

M296 HDG is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 23 March 1995.

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