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N197 AYB

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,506 mi
Last recorded86,506 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 AYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,506 miles

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

o/s/f caliper damp.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 85,530 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Oct 2011 84,482 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on the outer edge

n/s/r tyre tread perished slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2010 83,353 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

o/s/f tyre perished and split

Pass 10 Oct 2009 82,068 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2008 80,657 miles

rear suspension levelling valve slightly damp

slight noise from fan belt tensioner

Pass 29 Sep 2007 79,371 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 77,816 miles

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

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2005 72,510 miles

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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N197 AYB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N197 AYB, 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 N197 AYB registered?

N197 AYB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N197 AYB safe to buy?

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