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M542 RDP

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,804 mi
Last recorded114,804 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 RDP
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 114,804 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 114,804 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear suppension units corroded

power steering units corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2007 114,792 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension levelling valve siezed

Pass 14 Apr 2006 108,051 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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M542 RDP is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M542 RDP, 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 M542 RDP registered?

M542 RDP is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is M542 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M542 RDP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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