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M826 XVF

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

206,541 mi
Last recorded206,541 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM826 XVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2009 206,541 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advised front suspension bushes split

advised heat sheild loose rattel

advised nsf tyre low tread

advised nsr brake discs cover missing

Pass 17 Dec 2008 186,830 miles

Both hand brake cables

Near side front brake slight binding

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Screw in tread of near side front tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2008 186,189 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both hand brake cables

Near side front brake slight binding

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Screw in tread of near side front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2007 162,822 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 162,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 135,779 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 110,472 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 110,470 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

speedo not working

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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M826 XVF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M826 XVF, 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 M826 XVF registered?

M826 XVF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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