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N229 XCF

1995 Citroen Xantia

Black Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,697 mi
Last recorded121,697 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 XCF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 121,697 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 121,697 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 117,817 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 117,817 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 112,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 105,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XCF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N229 XCF, 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 XCF registered?

N229 XCF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 November 1995.

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