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M996 YRV

1995 Citroen Xantia

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,042 mi
Last recorded15,042 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM996 YRV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,042 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 131,309 miles

headlights flash with alarm when first started

Fail 15 Jan 2008 131,309 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

headlights flash with alarm when first started

Pass 11 Nov 2006 125,163 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 122,677 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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M996 YRV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M996 YRV, 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 M996 YRV registered?

M996 YRV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 22 March 1995.

Is M996 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M996 YRV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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