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N228 DDY

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,269 mi
Last recorded55,269 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 DDY
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,269 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 55,247 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 12 Aug 2013 52,913 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,634 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,553 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,396 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,993 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,358 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,275 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 41,629 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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N228 DDY is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N228 DDY, 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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N228 DDY is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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