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M298 VMJ

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,683 mi
Last recorded123,683 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 VMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2012 123,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

alternator belt in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2012 123,683 miles

alternator belt in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2011 115,310 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BANDS O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO WEAR BANDS O/S & N/S/R LAMP LENSES FADING JUST IN SPEC

Pass 1 Apr 2010 107,387 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 98,621 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,949 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 89,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 79,295 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 71,401 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 71,401 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M298 VMJ is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red 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 M298 VMJ, 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 M298 VMJ registered?

M298 VMJ is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 21 June 1995.

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