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M788 VNK

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,560 mi
Last recorded81,560 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 VNK
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,560 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front suspension return pipes deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2013 81,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front suspension return pipes deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

engine oil below minimum level

excessive engine oil leak

nearside front & offside front parking brake cables damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2012 80,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil below minimum level

excessive engine oil leak

nearside front & offside front parking brake cables damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil is below minimum level

nearside front wiper blade is split

Fail 8 Mar 2011 79,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil is below minimum level

nearside front wiper blade is split

Pass 6 Mar 2010 77,670 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

engine oil level was below minimum

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine oil level is below minimum

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2008 71,894 miles

offside rear tyres is exssecively deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2008 71,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyres is exssecively deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,954 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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M788 VNK is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M788 VNK, 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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M788 VNK is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 23 March 1995.

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