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M638 GGG

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

172,342 mi
Last recorded172,342 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 GGG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 172,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

battery loose

n/s/front hand brake cable damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2011 154,822 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 154,822 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 137,667 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 137,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 125,652 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 125,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 114,923 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 114,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 87,706 miles

heavy surface perishing to nearside front brake hose

nearside and offside front parking brake cable outer casings split

offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorating

slight binding to offside front brake

Fail 31 May 2006 87,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Slight binding noted on pff side front brake assembly

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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M638 GGG is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 M638 GGG, 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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M638 GGG is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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