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N298 VVJ

1995 Citroen Xantia

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,231 mi
Last recorded136,231 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 VVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 136,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 131,898 miles

General corrosion of components under side of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. Slight damage to 1 section of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both edges. slight damage to 1 section of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 127,397 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrossion of under side components

Fail 2 Dec 2020 127,397 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrossion of under side components

Pass 14 Jun 2019 12,696 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking but preventing ingress

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 114,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 114,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,769 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 97,762 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 89,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 88,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,999 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs corroded on outer face.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 81,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,569 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 78,569 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,139 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 75,108 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,842 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,774 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

long b/brake travel

Pass 30 Aug 2008 68,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 65,058 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 61,308 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 57,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VVJ is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VVJ, 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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N298 VVJ is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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