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M617 UVO

1995 Citroen Xantia

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,360 mi
Last recorded149,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM617 UVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 149,360 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 149,359 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 147,689 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 147,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 142,737 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 136,603 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 136,603 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 135,533 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M617 UVO is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M617 UVO, 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 M617 UVO registered?

M617 UVO is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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The MOT history for M617 UVO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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