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M297 LUU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,943 mi
Last recorded123,943 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 LUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 123,943 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damp around power steering pump and front main pressure sphere

Fail 22 Nov 2012 123,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damp around power steering pump and front main pressure sphere

Pass 24 Nov 2011 121,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 118,074 miles

both front tyres perished and worn on edges

damp around front and rear pressure spheres

damp around steering rack and pump

Fail 23 Nov 2010 118,072 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres perished and worn on edges

damp around front and rear pressure spheres

damp around steering rack and pump

Pass 24 Nov 2009 115,873 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damp around power steering rack and pump

Pass 27 Nov 2008 112,085 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

possible lhm fluid leak from power steering components

Pass 29 Nov 2007 108,164 miles

front flexi hoses perished

Fail 29 Nov 2007 108,162 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front flexi hoses perished

Pass 30 Nov 2006 103,794 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

damp around steering rack

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 LUU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M297 LUU, 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 LUU registered?

M297 LUU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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