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N255 RAC

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,907 mi
Last recorded63,907 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 RAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,907 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

unable to see brake pads

Fail 14 Sep 2012 63,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

unable to see brake pads

Fail 30 Aug 2011 43,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,928 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,026 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,424 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,531 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 39,781 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 39,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N255 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N255 RAC, 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 N255 RAC registered?

N255 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is N255 RAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N255 RAC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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