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N102 MPN

1996 Citroen Xantia

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

22,914 mi
Last recorded22,914 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 MPN
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2007 22,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall no cord exposed

very slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

Fail 9 May 2007 229,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

'Lift' in both front suspension units, assume this is standard on a vehicle of this type.

Alloy wheels fitted to front, steel rims on rear.

Battery insecure

Both front suspension units, gaiters insecure.

Both rear outer seat belts 'sluggish' in retracting.

Evidence of corrosion on rear metal brake and suspension pipes.

Evidence of oil / fluid leakage over engine, steering and suspension components.

N/S outer sill panel damaged.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Stone chip in N/S headlamp lens.

Pass 9 May 2006 212,841 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 212,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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N102 MPN is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 N102 MPN, 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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N102 MPN is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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