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M487 WBH

1995 Citroen Xantia

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,918 mi
Last recorded193,918 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 WBH
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2011 193,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

excess oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,659 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 176,547 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 154,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 154,854 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 138,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 120,800 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 109,658 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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M487 WBH is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel 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 M487 WBH, 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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M487 WBH is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 June 1995.

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