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N141 XJB

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,179 mi
Last recorded66,179 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 XJB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 66,179 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 66,167 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 May 2013 65,996 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

back box tail pipe ( tip ) missing

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 62,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

can`t see rear pads

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,133 miles

front suspenion becoming stiff operation

Fail 1 Jun 2011 54,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake disc rear surface excessivly corroded affecting braking surface contact

Pass 19 May 2010 51,069 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n.s.r suspension has restricted movement

wipers fail to fully clear screen

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,604 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,600 miles

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

Corrosion to offside front brake discs borderline

Parking brake reserve travel borderline

Fail 30 May 2008 46,257 miles

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

centeral sphere unit has a slight misting of oil

Pass 30 May 2008 46,257 miles

centeral sphere unit has a slight misting of oil

Pass 29 May 2007 43,987 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 43,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

slight seepage from junction block on rear suspension

Pass 30 May 2006 41,519 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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N141 XJB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N141 XJB, 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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N141 XJB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 November 1995.

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