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N298 FVF

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,211 mi
Last recorded56,211 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 FVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,211 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 56,174 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR BOX (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,717 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 54,688 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,445 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,290 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 51,260 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 51,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,869 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 49,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,104 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,337 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,970 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,566 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,982 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 34,407 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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N298 FVF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N298 FVF, 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 N298 FVF registered?

N298 FVF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 13 September 1995.

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