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N261 WJH

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,672 mi
Last recorded123,672 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 WJH
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 123,672 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Slight dampness to rear height corrector

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 119,579 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

age cracking and slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

dampness around rear suspension valve

front suspension weak and close to limits on sponginess,will need attention soon

heavy age cracking on both front flexi hoses,will need attention very soon

heavy dampness around pas rack

Pass 29 Dec 2009 115,759 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 115,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 110,490 miles

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

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

wiper blades wearing

Pass 29 Dec 2007 104,749 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 104,749 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 93,222 miles

rear tyres are cracking on the side walls

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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N261 WJH is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N261 WJH, 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 N261 WJH registered?

N261 WJH is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 24 November 1995.

Is N261 WJH safe to buy?

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