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N115 MAM

1996 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,785 mi
Last recorded103,785 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 MAM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 103,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 103,020 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 103,017 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 101,786 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2008 101,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2007 92,830 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 92,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 85,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N115 MAM is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N115 MAM, 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 N115 MAM registered?

N115 MAM is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N115 MAM safe to buy?

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