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M781 SAW

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

106,964 mi
Last recorded106,964 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM781 SAW
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 106,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 106,278 miles

Front Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess spheres stiff in operation (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 106,278 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess spheres stiff in operation (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 106,253 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface area reduced/corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,356 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Surface area deterated slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface deterated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both showing signs of perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 104,544 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface deterated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both showing signs of perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface deterated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides showing signs of cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,744 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 101,791 miles

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

Nearside Sill slight damage

Fail 19 Aug 2016 101,766 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration 9.48plus (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Sill slight damage

Pass 16 Sep 2015 100,693 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,033 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 99,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 97,895 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 97,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,329 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 96,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 96,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 94,884 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,680 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 93,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 90,020 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 85,514 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 85,512 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 79,489 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 79,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Nov 2006 71,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 71,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 64,450 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 63,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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M781 SAW is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 M781 SAW, 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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M781 SAW is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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