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N186 XJB

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,027 mi
Last recorded116,027 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 XJB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 116,027 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 5 Jul 2011 116,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 15 Jul 2010 113,205 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

pressure regulator is slightly weeping

Fail 6 Jul 2010 113,051 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

pressure regulator is slightly weeping

Pass 10 Jul 2009 197,198 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 197,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 185,499 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 185,499 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 174,887 miles

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

o/s handbrakecable outer split

Pass 10 Jul 2006 161,543 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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N186 XJB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N186 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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N186 XJB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 November 1995.

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