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M312 VMJ

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,257 mi
Last recorded135,257 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM312 VMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 135,257 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 135,257 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 125,092 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 125,092 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 103,278 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 103,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 103,263 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on 3mm+ worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slight damaged to wing mirror ()

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat ()

engine covers fitted obstructing view to some components

Fail 28 Dec 2017 103,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on 3mm+ worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slight damaged to wing mirror ()

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat ()

engine covers fitted obstructing view to some components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,523 miles

Nearside Front Side mirror damaged

Offside Rear Light unit loose but secure

Fail 4 Jan 2017 102,514 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill - marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side mirror damaged

Offside Rear Light unit loose but secure

Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,580 miles

Both park brake cables outer casings deteriorated.

Horn sounds a little harsh but not excessive.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror. (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade insecure.

Slight oil leak.

Temporary repair has been carried out on offside front sill/wing and requires repairing properly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 101,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror cover. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

Both park brake cables outer casings deteriorated.

Horn sounds a little harsh but not excessive.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror. (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade insecure.

Slight oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 100,139 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 100,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 99,597 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,311 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 97,311 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 96,546 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 96,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 95,322 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 92,463 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 86,329 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 86,329 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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M312 VMJ is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M312 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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M312 VMJ is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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