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M449 XEM

1995 Citroen Xantia

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,456 mi
Last recorded185,456 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 XEM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 185,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet stay clip missing

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight movement

drivebelt starting to split

front discs worn

hard to start

ignition key hard to turn

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear brakes noisey

slight movement in drivers seat

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2011 185,223 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet stay clip missing

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight movement

drivebelt starting to split

front discs worn

hard to start

ignition key hard to turn

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear brakes noisey

slight movement in drivers seat

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 178,133 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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering column

Fail 25 Nov 2010 178,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Dec 2009 167,492 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 167,492 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2008 150,723 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007
Fail 19 Nov 2007

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 120,718 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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M449 XEM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M449 XEM, 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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M449 XEM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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