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N285 DUB

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,705 mi
Last recorded138,705 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 DUB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2007 138,705 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 138,539 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 119,836 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 119,765 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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N285 DUB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N285 DUB, 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 N285 DUB registered?

N285 DUB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N285 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N285 DUB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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