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N381 VJA

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,252 mi
Last recorded151,252 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 VJA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 151,252 miles

Engine oil leaks!

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Nearside and offside rear lamps, lens covers faded and cloudy.

Nearside anti roll bar link has detached grease seal on upper balljoint.

Nearside door mirror secured with bungy strap.

Nearside front indicator, defuser cover missing.

Nearside front wheel inner rim slightly damaged.

Offside handbrake has reduced efficiency.

Rear rigistration plate slightly blemished.

Slight damage to windscreen swept zone.

Slight exhaust blow at centre section.

Slight wear to nearside anti roll bar link.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 151,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine oil leaks!

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Nearside and offside rear lamps, lens covers faded and cloudy.

Nearside anti roll bar link has detached grease seal on upper balljoint.

Nearside door mirror secured with bungy strap.

Nearside front indicator, defuser cover missing.

Nearside front wheel inner rim slightly damaged.

Offside handbrake has reduced efficiency.

Rear rigistration plate slightly blemished.

Slight damage to windscreen swept zone.

Slight exhaust blow at centre section.

Slight wear to nearside anti roll bar link.

Suspension slightly firm and bouncy.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 149,267 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

N/S front indicator lens repaired with tape

O/S handbrake slightly weak

Slight dampness at rear suspension levelling valve

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 149,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

N/S front indicator lens repaired with tape

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

O/S handbrake slightly weak

Slight dampness at rear suspension levelling valve

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 147,281 miles

Front number plate slighly damaged and discoloured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 145,036 miles

Both number plates slightly discoloured and damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 145,036 miles

Both number plates slightly discoloured and damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 142,022 miles

Both number plates slightly damaged and discoloured

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 142,011 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Both number plates slightly damaged and discoloured

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 134,442 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 134,442 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

lhm fluid level slightly low

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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N381 VJA is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N381 VJA, 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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N381 VJA is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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