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M578 YOT

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,772 mi
Last recorded187,772 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 YOT
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 187,772 miles

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

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

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/e tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2010 182,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 173,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

damp around brake master cylinder ?

engine oil leak

imbalance on rear brakes

nearside front suspension gaiter insecure

noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes

rear brakes concealed

under tray fitted , inspection restricted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2009 173,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

damp around brake master cylinder ?

engine oil leak

imbalance on rear brakes

nearside front suspension gaiter insecure

noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes

rear brakes concealed

under tray fitted , inspection restricted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2008 166,342 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both handbrake cables cases fractured / worn

damp around suspension pipe union at n/s of engine bay

n/s/f suspension top mount corroded & bush deteriorated , recommend replace

o/s/f suspension top mount corroding

p.a.s / ancillary belt cracking

rear brakes concealed

seepage of fluid from suspension pump , steering rack , p.a.s pump

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight judder on o/s wiper

Fail 17 Feb 2007 160,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

large undertray fitted giving restricted views

rear brake pads covered not able to asses condition recommend inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2007 160,442 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

large undertray fitted giving restricted views

rear brake pads covered not able to asses condition recommend inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2006 154,326 miles

PREVIOUS ADVISE NOTES APPLY 18/02/2006

Fail 18 Feb 2006 154,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

OIL LEAKS LARGE BELLY PAN FITTED (inspection restricted ) UNABLE TO VIEW REAR BRAKE PADS P/A/S /AUX BELT CRACKING (recommend replace) P/A/S PUMP DAMP STEERING RACK DAMP

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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M578 YOT is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M578 YOT, 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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M578 YOT is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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