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N116 FTR

1996 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,369 mi
Last recorded113,369 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 FTR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 113,369 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 113,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2006 104,636 miles

o/s/f mirror taped up

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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N116 FTR is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N116 FTR, 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 N116 FTR registered?

N116 FTR is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N116 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N116 FTR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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