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M305 TRD

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,128 mi
Last recorded116,128 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM305 TRD
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 116,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

both front ABS rings are getting corroded

suspension units are damp but not leaking at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2015 116,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

both front ABS rings are getting corroded

suspension units are damp but not leaking at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2014 107,692 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 107,692 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,880 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 88,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,178 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,096 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 59,096 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 48,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 48,193 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,421 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,100 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 41,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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M305 TRD is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M305 TRD, 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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M305 TRD is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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