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M838 LAT

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,439 mi
Last recorded190,439 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 LAT
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 190,439 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

corrosion on exhaust center section

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

front flexible brake hoses heavily cracked but cords not yet exposed

nearside rear tyre 3-4mm of tread approx outer sidewall delaminated

offside rear tyre 3mm approx

offside rear wheel valve inner stem exposed

slight leaks from rear suspension fluid unit

when was timing belt changed?????

Fail 8 Sep 2008 190,389 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

battery insecure

corrosion on exhaust center section

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

front flexible brake hoses heavily cracked but cords not yet exposed

nearside rear tyre 3-4mm of tread approx outer sidewall delaminated

offside front tyre 2mm of tread approx

offside rear tyre 3mm approx

offside rear wheel valve inner stem exposed

slight leaks from rear suspension fluid unit

when was timing belt changed?????

Pass 22 Sep 2007 183,193 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 182,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

bonnet safety catch inoperative

oil leak

surface perishing on front brake hoses.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 17,266 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s/f head lamp has a small chip BUT doesn`t affect beam image

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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M838 LAT is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M838 LAT, 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 M838 LAT registered?

M838 LAT is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M838 LAT safe to buy?

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