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M740 UCP

1995 Citroen Xantia

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

141,865 mi
Last recorded141,865 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 UCP
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2011 141,865 miles

Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 130,402 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 7 May 2010 130,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 8 May 2009 124,555 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 124,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 116,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 116,148 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NOT BRAKE TESTED DUE TO CONDITION OF FRONT SUSPENSION CONDITION.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 101,423 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 101,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2006 97,968 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 97,968 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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M740 UCP is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Black 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 M740 UCP, 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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M740 UCP is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 23 January 1995.

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