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N114 XSO

1996 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,789 mi
Last recorded86,789 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN114 XSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2009 86,789 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 84,458 miles

front no. plate poor condition

front suspension spheres weak action

rear suspension height adjuster valve / arm poor condition

slight binding o/s/r brake

slight fluffing of centre seat belt

some heavy corrosion of brakes , suspension and power steering pipes

Fail 26 Mar 2008 84,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front no. plate poor condition

front suspension spheres weak action

rear suspension height adjuster valve / arm poor condition

slight binding o/s/r brake

slight fluffing of centre seat belt

some heavy corrosion of brakes , suspension and power steering pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2007 80,220 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake hoses starting to perish

o/s/r brake binding slightly

power steering pump noisey

rear discs in poor condition

some corrosion of brake pipes

some damage to front number plate

Pass 14 Mar 2006 76,340 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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N114 XSO is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N114 XSO, 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 N114 XSO registered?

N114 XSO is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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