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N161 AFS

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

139,239 mi
Last recorded139,239 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 AFS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 139,239 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 16 Apr 2008 139,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 3 Apr 2008 139,187 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2006 138,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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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N161 AFS is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 N161 AFS, 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 N161 AFS registered?

N161 AFS is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 21 August 1995.

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