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M379 EPV

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,474 mi
Last recorded66,474 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM379 EPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 66,474 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,049 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bellypan fitted

n/s/f fluid return pipe(octopuss) on suspension leg starting to deteriate.Check soon replace when needed

o/s/f suspension leg is damp but not yet leaking.Check soon replace before seal fails.AS FLUID FORMS PART OF BRAKES AND STEERING ASWELL

park brake travel high but not yet to travel stop

rear spoiler insecure(not attached at o/s)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 63,165 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bellypan fitted

n/s/f fluid return pipe(octopuss) on suspension leg starting to deteriate.Check soon replace when needed

o/s/f suspension leg is damp but not yet leaking.Check soon replace before seal fails.AS FLUID FORMS PART OF BRAKES AND STEERING ASWELL

park brake travel high but not yet to travel stop

rear spoiler insecure(not attached at o/s)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,889 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,417 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 57,407 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

O/S handbrake cable is in poor condition,strongly recommend replacement †but performs ok on rollers

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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M379 EPV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M379 EPV, 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 M379 EPV registered?

M379 EPV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M379 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M379 EPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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