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N271 RAC

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,222 mi
Last recorded92,222 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 RAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,222 miles

Offside Rear tyre needed to be inflated for the RBT

slight engine oil leak

spare wheel carrier is corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 92,222 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box is blowing/corroded and the back box has almost snapped off (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre needed to be inflated for the RBT

slight engine oil leak

spare wheel carrier is corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box around seem is corroded and has a slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front parking brake cable outer covering deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear slight oil dampness round suspension sphere

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate , letter starting to fade

Fail 10 Feb 2016 89,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to expose inner cord (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to expose inner cord (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty wont operate (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box around seem is corroded and has a slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front parking brake cable outer covering deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear slight oil dampness round suspension sphere

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate , letter starting to fade

Pass 20 Jan 2015 85,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front wiper blade rubber slightly torn

rear offside service brake binding slightly

slightly low readings recorded from the rear nearside and offside service brake .

t/c warning light on dash comes on then goes off ?

Fail 20 Jan 2015 85,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front wiper blade rubber slightly torn

rear offside service brake binding slightly

slightly low readings recorded from the rear nearside and offside service brake .

t/c warning light on dash comes on then goes off ?

Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,351 miles

Advise, front brake pads not visable

Both front wipers smearing & near side one split on end

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 77,380 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate has been cut down on the bottom edge of the plate

rear offside tyre tread edge is starting to wear low slightly

slight oil leak on the front of the engine area

Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,380 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate has been cut down on the bottom edge of the plate

rear offside tyre tread edge is starting to wear low slightly

slight oil leak on the front of the engine area

Fail 30 Jan 2012 73,987 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front number plate has been cut down at the bottom of the plate , still able to see clearly the numbers and letters

advise slight front service brake imbalance of 22%. also slight binding on the front offside service brake and very slightly on both rears

Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,987 miles

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

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

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)

advise front number plate has been cut down at the bottom of the plate , still able to see clearly the numbers and letters

advise slight front service brake imbalance of 22%. also slight binding on the front offside service brake and very slightly on both rears

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,424 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 69,988 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,398 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 539,993 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 51,072 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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N271 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N271 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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N271 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 August 1995.

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