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N356 PCN

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,229 mi
Last recorded148,229 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 PCN
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 148,229 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 147,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 147,324 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 147,324 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 146,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 146,787 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 146,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 146,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 145,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 144,467 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 144,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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N356 PCN is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N356 PCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N356 PCN registered?

N356 PCN is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 November 1995.

Is N356 PCN safe to buy?

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