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M493 ATR

1995 Citroen Xantia

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,601 mi
Last recorded146,601 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2005
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 ATR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2005 146,601 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 146,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

osr and nsr tyres low tread and perishing

unable to open the nsr door

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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M493 ATR is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 M493 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 M493 ATR registered?

M493 ATR is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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