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M490 KTA

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,674 mi
Last recorded142,674 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 KTA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 142,674 miles

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

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check rear brake pads

Fail 14 Jan 2016 142,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

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

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check rear brake pads

Pass 8 Jan 2015 130,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake or fuel pipes

not able to check all brake pads

Pass 11 Dec 2013 125,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not able to check rear brake pads

Pass 12 Dec 2012 113,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/f outer hand brake cable slightly damaged.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 96,159 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 76,760 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 76,750 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,955 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,170 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,109 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,526 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 66,431 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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M490 KTA is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M490 KTA, 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 M490 KTA registered?

M490 KTA is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M490 KTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M490 KTA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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