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N226 FBV

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,978 mi
Last recorded100,978 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 FBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 100,978 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 100,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 93,099 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 86,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 79,347 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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N226 FBV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N226 FBV, 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 N226 FBV registered?

N226 FBV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 23 August 1995.

Is N226 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 FBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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