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M731 EAF

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,681 mi
Last recorded83,681 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM731 EAF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2008 83,681 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

general oil leaks

n/s sill damaged

slight fluid leak around steering rack pipes/unions

Fail 5 Nov 2008 83,490 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers seat has vetical movement

Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,465 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 77,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

near side front tyre side wall small split not to cords

Pass 17 Nov 2006 72,061 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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M731 EAF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M731 EAF, 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 M731 EAF registered?

M731 EAF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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