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MJZ 7960

1996 Citroen Xantia

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,130 mi
Last recorded177,130 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 7960
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 177,130 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 177,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 170,287 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 170,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 157,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 144,288 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 144,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear suspension and suspension pipes rusty.

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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MJZ 7960 is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 116,442 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 MJZ 7960, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJZ 7960 registered?

MJZ 7960 is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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