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N229 WAU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,760 mi
Last recorded156,760 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 WAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2009 156,760 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 154,076 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2008 154,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 146,592 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 139,466 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 139,466 miles

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

Front 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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N229 WAU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Grey 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 N229 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 N229 WAU registered?

N229 WAU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 17 October 1995.

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