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N228 WAU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,713 mi
Last recorded165,713 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 WAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 165,713 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2008 165,224 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2007 146,235 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 145,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 128,013 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 128,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WAU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N228 WAU, 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 N228 WAU registered?

N228 WAU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 13 October 1995.

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