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M970 SJM

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,145 mi
Last recorded96,145 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 SJM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 96,145 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 Oct 2013 96,145 miles

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,484 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 8 Oct 2012 92,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to do foe test due to covers and sheilds

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,125 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 68,125 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,173 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 56,928 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,281 miles

Horn just loud enough

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch trim insecure

Fail 21 May 2007 26,266 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 26,266 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 10,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,372 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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M970 SJM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M970 SJM, 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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M970 SJM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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