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M550 DOU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,947 mi
Last recorded152,947 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 DOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 152,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 148,341 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Signs of fluid leak engine area

Fail 18 Mar 2015 148,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Signs of fluid leak engine area

Pass 2 Apr 2014 144,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 143,956 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2013 140,606 miles

Limited movement on front suspension

Fail 14 May 2013 140,606 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Limited movement on front suspension

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 135,782 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 135,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Inner Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 133,107 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 133,107 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 131,940 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 130,014 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 130,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 125,500 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 125,500 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 116,662 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 116,662 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 109,640 miles

Front suspension only limited movement

N/S rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2006 109,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

N/S front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Only limited suspension movement on front

Pass 28 Jun 2005 101,857 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 101,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M550 DOU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M550 DOU, 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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M550 DOU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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