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N228 RDU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,528 mi
Last recorded184,528 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 RDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2010 184,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 184,528 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 184,495 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 170,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 155,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 151,243 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 137,748 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 RDU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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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N228 RDU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 9 November 1995.

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