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N268 XRC

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

203,177 mi
Last recorded203,177 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 XRC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 203,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre wearing

Fail 6 Jan 2011 203,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre wearing

Pass 24 Dec 2009 192,982 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 192,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 182,160 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2008 173,788 miles

rear tyres low

nearside front tyre worn low on raised edges

nearside rear sill damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2008 173,788 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn low on raised edges

nearside rear sill damaged

rear tyres low

Pass 11 Jan 2007 164,088 miles

front brake hoses perishing

handbrake cable outer casings splitting

nearside front fluid pipe corroding slightly

nearside rear sill damaged

slight misting of oil around steering head assembly

slight play in rear suspension radius arm bearings

Fail 11 Jan 2007 164,088 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake hoses perishing

handbrake cable outer casings splitting

nearside front fluid pipe corroding slightly

nearside rear sill damaged

slight misting of oil around steering head assembly

slight play in rear suspension radius arm bearings

Pass 11 Jan 2006 154,673 miles

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

co% only passed after bet test, close to legal limits

offside outer handbrake cable casing split †

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 11 Jan 2006 154,673 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

co% only passed after bet test,close to legal limits

offside outer handbrake cable casing split

rear wiper rubber split

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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N268 XRC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N268 XRC, 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 N268 XRC registered?

N268 XRC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 December 1995.

Is N268 XRC safe to buy?

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