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M297 RCF

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,192 mi
Last recorded142,192 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 142,192 miles

o/side rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jan 2012 142,155 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/side rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 135,936 miles

o/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/side rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Jan 2011 135,900 miles

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/side rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 129,994 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 123,669 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2008 116,683 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 109,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

uneven tyrte wear on front tyres

Pass 16 Jan 2006 102,665 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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M297 RCF 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 77.8%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

M297 RCF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 17 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M297 RCF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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