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M498 XEM

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,350 mi
Last recorded17,350 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 XEM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 17,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 164,563 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 155,385 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 155,385 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 146,090 miles

unable to see front or rear inner pads

Pass 12 Aug 2005 137,219 miles

NOTE:unable to see front or rear pads or discs.

Fail 27 Jul 2005 137,174 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

adv:unable to see front or rear pads or discs.

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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M498 XEM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M498 XEM, 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 M498 XEM registered?

M498 XEM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 23 June 1995.

Is M498 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M498 XEM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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