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M896 PCY

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,237 mi
Last recorded190,237 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 PCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 190,237 miles

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2008 190,237 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 180,298 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 180,298 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 172,868 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake cable cracking (OUTER)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2006 172,868 miles

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

handbrake cable cracking (OUTER)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2006 172,868 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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M896 PCY is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M896 PCY, 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 M896 PCY registered?

M896 PCY is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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