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N117 LAM

1996 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,903 mi
Last recorded171,903 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 LAM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 171,903 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 171,549 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 164,802 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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N117 LAM is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in Green 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 N117 LAM, 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 N117 LAM registered?

N117 LAM is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N117 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N117 LAM 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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