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M358 MHV

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

118,093 mi
Last recorded118,093 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM358 MHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 118,093 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 118,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in windscreen

front number plate cracked slightly

front wipers smear windscreen

front wishbone bushes perished and splitting

nearside front indicator condensated

offside door mirror insecure

offside front side light dim

rear suspension stiff

rear tyres worn out of shape

rear wiper split

steering ram pipe rubber connection splitting

Fail 27 Jul 2007 117,999 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres under inflated

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 3 Aug 2006 113,723 miles

as per vt32 920859406265

Fail 28 Jul 2006 113,723 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers door lock not operating using key

lhm fluid level low

n/s/r tyre out of shape

rear exhaust baffles braking up

rear wiper blade striped

wipers smearing screen

Pass 4 Aug 2005 110,396 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 110,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chips in windscreen

fluid leak from steering rack area

front number plate cracked

offside front indicator lense cracked

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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M358 MHV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M358 MHV, 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 M358 MHV registered?

M358 MHV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 February 1995.

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