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M818 YBG

1995 Citroen Xantia

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,818 mi
Last recorded169,818 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM818 YBG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 169,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 169,818 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 166,740 miles

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

rear brake pads not visible

Fail 16 Nov 2009 166,740 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

rear brake pads not visible

Pass 18 Sep 2008 157,250 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 157,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 147,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 147,311 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 137,201 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 137,201 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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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M818 YBG is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M818 YBG, 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 M818 YBG registered?

M818 YBG is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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