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N120 HGS

1996 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,954 mi
Last recorded177,954 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 HGS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 177,954 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 9 Dec 2011 177,953 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 25 Jan 2011 172,221 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 166,858 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 161,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear number plate lights work ok but slightly dim

offside front and nearside front brakehoses starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2008 152,480 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 152,480 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 141,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 141,973 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 130,349 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N120 HGS is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N120 HGS, 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 N120 HGS registered?

N120 HGS is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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