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N137 OEW

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,899 mi
Last recorded115,899 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 OEW
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 115,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,701 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 114,701 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 113,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damp around power steering rack and front main pressure sphere

Fail 2 Sep 2013 113,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damp around power steering rack and front main pressure sphere

Pass 31 Aug 2012 111,920 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch/inner door shut

damp around power steering rack and pump

Fail 31 Aug 2012 111,918 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch/inner door shut

damp around power steering rack and pump

Pass 5 Aug 2011 110,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

cut in offside front tyre

steering rack damp

Fail 5 Aug 2011 110,702 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

cut in offside front tyre

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Aug 2010 109,376 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 109,373 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 108,093 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 108,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

damp around lhm fluid pump

nearside service brake effort low

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 7 Aug 2009 108,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 106,681 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damp around nearside front shock absorber from previously leaking breather pipe

damp around power steering pump, steering rack, lhm fluid resevoir and front main pressure sphere

front registration plate deteriorated

interior mirror missing

Fail 25 Jul 2008 106,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damp around nearside front shock absorber from previously leaking breather pipe

damp around power steering pump, steering rack, lhm fluid resevoir and front main pressure sphere

front registration plate deteriorated

interior mirror missing

Pass 6 Feb 2007 102,301 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 102,301 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front suspension fluid return rubber pipes badly perished

front number plate cracked

handbrake outer casing split

interior mirror not fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

rear brake noise/sqeal when wheel spun in reverse

slight fluid leak around offside power steering rack joint

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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N137 OEW is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 117,539 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 N137 OEW, 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 31 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N137 OEW is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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