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M308 TRD

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,672 mi
Last recorded75,672 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM308 TRD
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 75,672 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,638 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,520 miles

nearside rear radius arm bearing slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2015 68,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement front (2.4.D.5)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement rear (2.4.D.5)

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

nearside rear radius arm bearing slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 65,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 62,360 miles

nearside front tyre worn badly on edges

oil leaks on engine

Pass 28 Dec 2012 59,415 miles

rack wet with oil

rear discs worn

slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 27 Dec 2012 59,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rack wet with oil

rear discs worn

slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 30 Dec 2011 55,834 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

suspension accumalator wet with oil

Pass 30 Dec 2011 55,834 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

suspension accumalator wet with oil

Pass 31 Dec 2010 52,501 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 49,304 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint blowing.

Long parking brake travel.

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rearmost bushes of both front lower suspension arms slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,102 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Oil leak

Slight leak from front suspension valve.

Windscreen wiper blades split.

Fail 10 Dec 2008 46,100 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Oil leak

Slight leak from front suspension valve.

Windscreen wiper blades split.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 43,688 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 43,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,274 miles

front flexible hoses starting to perish

limited access to boot

rear registration plate insecure

rear wiper blade u/s

surface corrosion of under bonnet hydraulic pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2005 33,351 miles

N/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

both front flexi brake pipes perrishing

both front suspension arm rear bushes seperating

noise from N/S/R brake

oil leak from front of engine

rear wiper blade U/S

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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M308 TRD is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M308 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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M308 TRD is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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