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N251 MGE

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,566 mi
Last recorded173,566 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 MGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2010 173,566 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 168,139 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 168,050 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 158,141 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 147,400 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 134,264 miles

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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N251 MGE is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel 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 N251 MGE, 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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N251 MGE is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 15 November 1995.

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