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M79 JRY

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,367 mi
Last recorded182,367 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 JRY
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 182,367 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 182,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 180,436 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 180,436 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 178,399 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 178,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 176,685 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 169,962 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 169,962 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M79 JRY is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M79 JRY, 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 M79 JRY registered?

M79 JRY is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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