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M547 VSC

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,481 mi
Last recorded159,481 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM547 VSC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 159,481 miles

advise replacement of horn.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 147,232 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 147,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front suspension leg mountings corroded

high pressure suspension pump leaking

Fail 22 Nov 2005 147,180 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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M547 VSC 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 M547 VSC, 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 M547 VSC registered?

M547 VSC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 7 February 1995.

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