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N103 DAB

1996 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,581 mi
Last recorded134,581 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 DAB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 134,581 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 123,050 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 129,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 127,437 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 127,437 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 125,772 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 125,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 122,778 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 121,078 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 112,702 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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N103 DAB is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 N103 DAB, 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 N103 DAB registered?

N103 DAB is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N103 DAB safe to buy?

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