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M480 ATR

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,692 mi
Last recorded108,692 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 ATR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 108,692 miles

Both front anti-roll bar linkages have split dust covers

Both handbrake cables outer casings in poor condition

Dampness noted around suspension fluid resevoir

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate in poor condition

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

Nearside front headlamp cracked

Nearside steering rack gaitor heavily contaminated

Offside rear light lens faded

Oil leak

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear tailgate damage noted

Repairs made to both door mirrors

Slight movement in all rear subframe mounts

Fail 1 Jun 2009 108,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front anti-roll bar linkages have split dust covers

Both handbrake cables outer casings in poor condition

Dampness noted around suspension fluid resevoir

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate in poor condition

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

Nearside front headlamp cracked

Nearside steering rack gaitor heavily contaminated

Offside rear light lens faded

Oil leak

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear tailgate damage noted

Repairs made to both door mirrors

Slight movement in all rear subframe mounts

Pass 11 Apr 2008 101,739 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 101,739 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 96,173 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 96,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 89,214 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 89,214 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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M480 ATR is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel 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 M480 ATR, 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 M480 ATR registered?

M480 ATR is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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