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M381 JJR

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,107 mi
Last recorded82,107 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 JJR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,107 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 79,195 miles

corrosion starting to affect front brake pipes

offside front brake binding

rear silencer heavily corroded

rear suspension starting to stiffen

wear affecting nearside front tyre edges

Fail 19 Jun 2008 79,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion starting to affect front brake pipes

offside front brake binding

rear silencer heavily corroded

rear suspension starting to stiffen

wear affecting nearside front tyre edges

Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,330 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 75,325 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

nearside and offside handbrake cable outer covering spit

Fail 14 Mar 2006 71,145 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 71,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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M381 JJR is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M381 JJR, 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 M381 JJR registered?

M381 JJR is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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