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M859 XTU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Black Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,208 mi
Last recorded122,208 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM859 XTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 122,208 miles

Rear number plate deteriated

Rear of engine bay covered in oil

Fail 10 Dec 2008 122,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate deteriated

Rear of engine bay covered in oil

Pass 10 Jan 2008 119,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2008 119,806 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 117,757 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2005 113,837 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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M859 XTU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M859 XTU, 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 M859 XTU registered?

M859 XTU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 9 January 1995.

Is M859 XTU safe to buy?

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