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N283 FBV

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,377 mi
Last recorded110,377 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 FBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 110,377 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 103,116 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 102,880 miles

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

Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 96,785 miles

front nearside tyre on legal limit

front offside tyre on wear bars

front suspension starting to go soft

Pass 19 Oct 2005 90,100 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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N283 FBV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N283 FBV, 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 N283 FBV registered?

N283 FBV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 26 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N283 FBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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