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N119 XMO

1996 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,562 mi
Last recorded193,562 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 XMO
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 193,562 miles

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

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven tyre wear.

slight cut in nearside tyre outer wall.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 192,006 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear suspension bump stops missing.

brake pad wear indicator looms broken off.offside & nearside front.

engine leaking oil.

nearside front foglamp inoperative.

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

suspension fluid weeping from regulator and pump.

Pass 24 May 2012 190,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 190,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 187,487 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

near side rear tyre perrished

slight weep from hydraulic pump

Fail 10 May 2011 187,487 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

near side rear tyre perrished

slight weep from hydraulic pump

Pass 21 May 2010 184,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front suspension strut return hose deteriorated

offside front wiper blade spoiler hitting screen when operated

rear registration plate faded

Fail 20 May 2010 184,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect componets

nearside front handbrake caple caseing cracked/ split

offside front suspension strut return hose deteriorated

offside front wiper blade spoiler hitting screen when operated

rear registration plate faded

Pass 22 May 2009 180,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref tyres wearing edges

suspension high pressure pump and pressure regulator showing slight signs of seepage.

windscreen scratched.

Fail 21 May 2009 180,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref tyres wearing edges

suspension high pressure pump and pressure regulator showing slight signs of seepage.

windscreen scratched.

Pass 16 May 2008 176,652 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 176,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 May 2007 172,532 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 172,514 miles

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 11 May 2006 167,864 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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N119 XMO is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XMO, 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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N119 XMO is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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