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M817 VNK

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,752 mi
Last recorded137,752 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 VNK
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 137,752 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 137,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 130,986 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 130,986 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bellypan fitted

front suspension n/s top rubber mount starting to deteriate and starting to corrode at metal part.Not yet to fail criteria b ut would advise replacing soon

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jul 2007 128,905 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 128,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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

belly pan fitted

o/s/r suspension tube nut broken but still secures pipe with remaining part

Pass 27 Apr 2006 126,657 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 126,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M817 VNK is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M817 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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M817 VNK is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 4 April 1995.

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