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N117 NFB

1996 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,877 mi
Last recorded144,877 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 NFB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 144,877 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 144,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 139,689 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 3 Jul 2008 132,547 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 125,715 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 119,491 miles

Offside front tyre cuts in outter side wall

Wiper blades will soon need replacment

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 NFB is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NFB, 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 NFB registered?

N117 NFB is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N117 NFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N117 NFB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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