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M455 WET

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,153 mi
Last recorded97,153 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM455 WET
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 97,153 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 97,150 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2010 96,902 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 96,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 96,573 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 96,565 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,027 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 95,325 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 95,324 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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M455 WET is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M455 WET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M455 WET registered?

M455 WET is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M455 WET safe to buy?

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