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M457 TFV

1995 Citroen Xantia

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,032 mi
Last recorded179,032 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 TFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 179,032 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 179,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 169,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 160,899 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 160,899 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 152,950 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 152,947 miles

Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 144,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 144,791 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 135,767 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 135,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2007 122,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 111,008 miles

poor effort on offside parking brake

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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M457 TFV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M457 TFV, 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 M457 TFV registered?

M457 TFV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M457 TFV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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