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M490 PRC

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,418 mi
Last recorded87,418 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 PRC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 87,418 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes have very slight deterioration

slight deterioration of rear number plate

unable to see brake padcs wear

Fail 12 Dec 2011 87,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes have very slight deterioration

slight deterioration of rear number plate

unable to see brake padcs wear

Pass 21 Dec 2010 87,417 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and gearbox wet with oil

n/s/f handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorating (not considered excessive)

rear suspension fluid levelling valve (damp with fluid no droplets forming)

steering rack damp (no leaks present)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 87,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and gearbox wet with oil

n/s/f handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorating (not considered excessive)

rear suspension fluid levelling valve (damp with fluid no droplets forming)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 87,417 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f hand brake cable deteriorating (not considered excessive)

rear fluid levelling valve (damp with fluid no droplets forming)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 82,122 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 82,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,754 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,908 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 76,535 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 72,776 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 PRC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M490 PRC, 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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M490 PRC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 19 January 1995.

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