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M978 PAN

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,902 mi
Last recorded196,902 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 PAN
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 196,902 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 196,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear suspension a bit hard

Fail 31 Aug 2010 196,627 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers do not self park

Pass 15 Sep 2009 188,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 181,772 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 173,807 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 173,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 165,816 miles

os/r suspension area looks Damp

Pass 13 Jul 2005 162,898 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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M978 PAN is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M978 PAN, 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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M978 PAN is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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