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M717 VAK

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

201,870 mi
Last recorded201,870 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM717 VAK
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 201,870 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 201,105 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/broken (0.1 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both rubber valve stems deteriorated Small cracks and splits developing at base of rubber stem (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting bracket deteriorated/corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting bracket deteriorated/corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rubber valve stems deteriorated Small cracks and splits developing at base of rubber stem (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 201,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel likely to become detached Deteriorated:corrosion (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/broken (0.1 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both rubber valve stems deteriorated Small cracks and splits developing at base of rubber stem (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting bracket deteriorated/corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting bracket deteriorated/corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rubber valve stems deteriorated Small cracks and splits developing at base of rubber stem (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 200,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend change (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged , but preventing the ingress of dirt .

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 200,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corrosion (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 17 Dec 2016 200,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corrosion (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 199,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 199,858 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers blade worn/split ends

Pass 9 Dec 2013 192,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

advise - body damage nearside front wing

Fail 31 Oct 2013 192,313 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

advise - body damage nearside front

Pass 16 Dec 2011 191,576 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 191,544 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 183,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 176,198 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 176,198 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 167,969 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 157,501 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 145,791 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 145,791 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 137,212 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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M717 VAK is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M717 VAK, 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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M717 VAK is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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