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M585 BRV

1995 Citroen Xantia

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,957 mi
Last recorded84,957 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 BRV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2006 84,957 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 84,957 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 80,582 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 80,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front brake pad wear wires broken.

hand brake cables in poor condition.

off side front tyre wearing low on tread.

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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M585 BRV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 M585 BRV, 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 M585 BRV registered?

M585 BRV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is M585 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M585 BRV 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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