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M297 EKV

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,198 mi
Last recorded139,198 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 EKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2010 139,198 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 139,198 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 124,594 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 124,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 100,653 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 100,653 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 91,358 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 81,984 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 81,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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M297 EKV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M297 EKV, 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 M297 EKV registered?

M297 EKV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 9 March 1995.

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