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M896 STF

1995 Citroen Xantia

Beige Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,716 mi
Last recorded66,716 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 STF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,716 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,709 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 61,709 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,531 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,920 miles

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

cant see rear pads and discs

Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,551 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 45,493 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,070 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nail in tyre

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 STF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Beige with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M896 STF, 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 STF registered?

M896 STF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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