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M789 VRE

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,487 mi
Last recorded101,487 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM789 VRE
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,487 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise oil leak on engine.

advise one of two bonnet catches not working ,but bonnet still shuts securely,offside not locking.

advise slight bind on offside front brake when the vehicle was jacked up,not picked up on brake tester.

advise surface rust on rear subframe.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 101,453 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise oil leak on engine.

advise one of two bonnet catches not working ,but bonnet still shuts securely,offside not locking.

advise slight bind on offside front brake when the vehicle was jacked up,not picked up on brake tester.

advise surface rust on rear subframe.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 96,951 miles

slight oil leak at engine

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

minor bind at o/s/f brake

o/s and n/s rear sills corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2013 94,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear seat,not allowing full view of adult seat belt.

advise slight bind on offside front brake,not picked up on brake tester.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 54,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear seat,not allowing full view of adult seat belt.

advise slight bind on offside front brake,not picked up on brake tester.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 90,582 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear exhaust box outer casing corroding,and slight blow on seam.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 90,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear exhaust box outer casing corroding,and slight blow on seam.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front underbody cover fitted, not allowing full view of underbody.

advise oil leak engine area.

advise slight corrosion on rear exhaust box and slight blow.

advise slight damage on front number plate,but secure and still readable at present.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 82,018 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise damage on front number plate,but still secure and readable at present.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 76,072 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection.

advise front number plate cracked but secure and still readable at present.

advise peace of metal in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 10 Jan 2008 71,347 miles

Front number plate poor

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension Hard

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jan 2008 71,245 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Front number plate poor

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension Hard

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jan 2007 67,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 67,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 63,363 miles

O/s/r tyre down to 3mm. †Anti freeze residue found around thermostat housing, possible water leak.

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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M789 VRE is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M789 VRE, 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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M789 VRE is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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