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N159 RDU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,782 mi
Last recorded91,782 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 RDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2007 91,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

body damage

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

spare tyre perished

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2006 85,479 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 85,479 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 82,888 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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N159 RDU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N159 RDU, 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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What year was N159 RDU registered?

N159 RDU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 5 September 1995.

Is N159 RDU safe to buy?

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