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M872 XTU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

166,531 mi
Last recorded166,531 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM872 XTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2007 166,531 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 166,531 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

1.oil leak to engine

2.o/s front tyre sides wearing

Fail 2 May 2007 166,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 8 May 2006 154,737 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 154,626 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

rear registration plate starting to separate from fixing

slight bind nearside front wheel

smoke test not done due to exhaust condition

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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M872 XTU 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 40%.

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 M872 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 M872 XTU registered?

M872 XTU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M872 XTU safe to buy?

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