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M723 GDL

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

168,304 mi
Last recorded168,304 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM723 GDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 168,304 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 167,880 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

dampness too o/s/rear suspension sphere

engine starting to get smokey

oil leaks from engine/accumulator areas

Pass 13 Feb 2007 156,533 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 155,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive travel on hand brake lever

near side rear light lens cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2006 141,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2006 141,278 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2006 140,781 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M723 GDL is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M723 GDL, 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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M723 GDL is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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