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N258 UCY

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,958 mi
Last recorded107,958 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 UCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 107,958 miles

Major oil leak from engine.

Rear exhaust is corroded & starting to leak. centre section will probably need replacing at same time when it is replaced.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 107,958 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Major oil leak from engine.

Rear exhaust is corroded & starting to leak. centre section will probably need replacing at same time when it is replaced.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 103,970 miles

Battery is loose.

Low pressure leak off pipes from both suspension struts are perishing.

N/s front tyre is perishing & cracking.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

No centre rear seat belt available at time of test.

O/s front handbrake is not as good as n/s.

Oil on engine.

Suspension was ok during test using test methods, but seems quite "bouncy" at the rear when driven over a bump, suspect suspension may need attention in the near future.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 99,994 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 99,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front wipers split

Pass 17 Oct 2006 95,707 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 95,707 miles

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

rear discs may be worn.

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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N258 UCY is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N258 UCY, 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 N258 UCY registered?

N258 UCY is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 17 November 1995.

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