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M861 XSX

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,800 mi
Last recorded200,800 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM861 XSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2011 200,800 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 196,414 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 196,214 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 183,673 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2009 183,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 174,272 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 145,189 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 145,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 132,621 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2006 132,621 miles

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

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

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

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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M861 XSX is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue 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 M861 XSX, 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 M861 XSX registered?

M861 XSX is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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