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M779 VWY

1995 Citroen Xantia

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,159 mi
Last recorded83,159 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM779 VWY
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,159 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 83,135 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 82,543 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 80,961 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 78,576 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 78,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2008 17,764 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 77,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 74,279 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 74,274 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s front suspension leg damp

Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,859 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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M779 VWY is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M779 VWY, 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 M779 VWY registered?

M779 VWY is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 21 February 1995.

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