MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Temporary fuel cap fitted
all rear axle mounts cracked slightly
all suspension pipes corroded
both front brake hoses cracked slightly
o/s/f mirror casing insecure
o/s/r taillens cracked
o/s/r tyre inner wall cracked
oil leak at engine
rear number plate marked
rear stabeliser bar o/s bolt broken
rear wiper torn
slight play in n/s/f ball joint
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all rear axle mounts cracked slightly
all suspension pipes corroded
both front brake hoses cracked slightly
o/s/f mirror casing insecure
o/s/r taillens cracked
o/s/r tyre inner wall cracked
oil leak at engine
rear number plate marked
rear stabeliser bar o/s bolt broken
rear wiper torn
slight play in n/s/f ball joint
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xantia?
Based on 477,392 MOT tests across 86,229 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N286 VBL 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 60%.
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 N286 VBL, 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 N286 VBL registered?
N286 VBL is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 17 August 1995.
Is N286 VBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for N286 VBL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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