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N112 MGG

1996 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,404 mi
Last recorded196,404 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 MGG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 196,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

b/ipes susp pipes GREASED FULL INSP NOT POSSIBLE

ewxhaust rusty/slight BOUNCE o/s n/s t/rod ends MONITOR

f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes

front /rear susp sub frames rusty

spare wheel carrier slack SECURE

Pass 22 Jan 2007 186,190 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 186,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s blade torn last inch or so REPLACE †front no.plate disc. †bodywork †front sub frame rusty †f/r susp.rusty †slight det f/r susp.r/bushes †exhaust rusty †light corrosion various brake/susp.pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2005 170,815 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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N112 MGG is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N112 MGG, 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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N112 MGG is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 13 January 1996.

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