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M874 OAB

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

159,717 mi
Last recorded159,717 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM874 OAB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 159,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 159,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in road dirt and grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear hydraulic suspension pipes covered in road dirt and grease

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 159,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bonnet secondary catch seized and does not catch

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in road dirt and grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar cross member corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Rear rear hydraulic suspension pipes covered in road dirt and grease

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 155,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 144,018 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 124,592 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 124,379 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 123,524 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 122,826 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 122,824 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 121,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 119,660 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2014 119,659 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 118,278 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 116,419 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 116,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 113,263 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 113,258 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 109,179 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 107,969 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 107,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Outer Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Inner Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Outer Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

manufacturers undertray installed limiting inspection to certain components.

n/s/r abs wiring harness adrift and rubbing against roadwheel.

o/s/f and n/s/f handbrake cable outer rubbed through exposing inner parts.

o/s/f upper suspension mounting corroded but not excessively.

unable to inspect rear brake discs due to fitment of metal shield on o/s/r and n/s/r and wheel trims limitng inspection.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 104,905 miles

both front hand brake cables outter casing worn

Fail 4 Mar 2008 104,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front hand brake cables outter casing worn

Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 96,104 miles

centre suspension actuater starting to leak

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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M874 OAB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M874 OAB, 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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M874 OAB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 22 March 1995.

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