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N119 NMR

1996 Citroen Xantia

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 NMR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2012 102,360 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 102,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 100,010 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 100,010 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs very badly worn

Fail 8 Jul 2010 96,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,766 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,254 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 82,787 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 82,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 76,410 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

surface cracks on both front flexi hoses

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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N119 NMR is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N119 NMR, 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 N119 NMR registered?

N119 NMR is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N119 NMR safe to buy?

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