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N231 VBL

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,079 mi
Last recorded155,079 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 VBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 155,079 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 155,079 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 142,798 miles

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links worn and knocking.

signs of fluid leakage around power steering pump.

slight signs of fluid leakage at hose from centre activating sphere.

Fail 8 Aug 2006 142,797 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link rods worn and knocking.

signs of fluid leakage around power steering pump.

slight signs of fluid leakage at hose to centre activating sphere.

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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N231 VBL is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N231 VBL, 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 N231 VBL registered?

N231 VBL is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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