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N286 EUR

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,578 mi
Last recorded140,578 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 EUR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 140,578 miles

Oil leak

battery not clamped down

front number plate poor

front screen chipped

Pass 27 Jan 2011 134,389 miles

battery not clamped down

engine oil leak

front number plate poor

n/s/f wish bone rear bush worn

Fail 26 Jan 2011 134,389 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

battery not clamped down

engine oil leak

front number plate poor

n/s/f wish bone rear bush worn

parking brake travel high

Pass 25 Feb 2010 127,205 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 127,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

chip in front screen n/s

coolant rad leaking

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,108 miles

both front wiper poor clearance

slight front brake in balance

Pass 11 Feb 2008 109,329 miles

both front brakes slightly binding on

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 7 Feb 2008 109,329 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front brakes slightly binding on

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Nov 2006 94,866 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link upper ball joint has slight play

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 26 Oct 2005 82,536 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack

handbrake travel high

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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N286 EUR is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N286 EUR, 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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N286 EUR is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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