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M547 XEV

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,479 mi
Last recorded121,479 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM547 XEV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 121,479 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 120,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 120,704 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative puts hazard warning lights on when in use (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 119,459 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bulkhead area (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 119,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bulkhead area (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 118,458 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 118,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking metal pipe leaking,causing suspension failure. (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brakes not tested. headlights not tested

Pass 28 Apr 2021 118,199 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside brake hose outer rubber covering slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 118,141 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside brake hose outer rubber coverings perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 117,354 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre casing perishing inbetween inner tread grooves

Nearside Rear tyre casing perishing on outer sidewall/shoulder

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 May 2017 117,194 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre casing perishing on outer sidewall/shoulder

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 116,976 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre casing perishing on outer sidewall/shoulder

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 115,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidwall/shoulder perishing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 114,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 113,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 112,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front suspension strut damp

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 112,352 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front suspension strut damp

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 111,471 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 111,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 5 May 2010 106,924 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 106,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 103,140 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 103,140 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 101,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 97,938 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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M547 XEV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M547 XEV, 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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M547 XEV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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