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M79 PVU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,701 mi
Last recorded126,701 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 PVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 126,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 124,435 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 124,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 121,466 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 121,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 117,882 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 117,881 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2008 113,958 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 107,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 102,845 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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M79 PVU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M79 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

M79 PVU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 27 March 1995.

Is M79 PVU safe to buy?

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