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N246 FVF

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,379 mi
Last recorded160,379 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 FVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 160,379 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 160,200 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 152,286 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 152,044 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 141,699 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 141,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 134,806 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 134,806 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 124,736 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 124,734 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 113,143 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 113,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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N246 FVF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N246 FVF, 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 N246 FVF registered?

N246 FVF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 8 August 1995.

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