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M418 OLS

1995 Citroen Xantia

White Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 OLS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 97,231 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 93,094 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 93,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 84,642 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 84,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,743 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 74,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear silencer corroded and starting to split

Pass 25 Jun 2005 64,667 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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M418 OLS is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M418 OLS, 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 M418 OLS registered?

M418 OLS is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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