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N142 RAC

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,246 mi
Last recorded90,246 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 RAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,246 miles

Engine missfire

Fail 27 Jan 2015 90,246 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Engine missfire

Rear suspension spheres inoperative. ADVISE REPLACE

Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,978 miles

Engine missfire

rear suspension spheres worn.Advise replace.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 88,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine missfire

rear suspension spheres worn.Advise replace.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 87,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,584 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2012 85,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2011 83,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,542 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 82,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 77,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,562 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,612 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 75,714 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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N142 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N142 RAC, 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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N142 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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