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M701 TBU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,029 mi
Last recorded163,029 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM701 TBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 163,029 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 153,253 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 152,343 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 132,204 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 132,202 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 126,778 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 126,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 121,394 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 121,392 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 115,727 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 108,127 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 108,125 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 99,758 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 88,280 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 77,900 miles

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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M701 TBU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M701 TBU, 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 M701 TBU registered?

M701 TBU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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