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N169 RDU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,267 mi
Last recorded177,267 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 RDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 177,267 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 177,254 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 170,743 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

down pipe joint bolt loose

Pass 30 Nov 2011 162,194 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 154,326 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 154,322 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 146,271 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 137,615 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 137,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 128,108 miles

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

n/s/f brake pad warrning wire brocken

Pass 2 Dec 2006 118,195 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 118,195 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake wear warning lamp wires broken.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2005
Fail 29 Nov 2005 107,842 miles

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

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

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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N169 RDU 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 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 N169 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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N169 RDU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 9 November 1995.

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