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N383 RAC

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,139 mi
Last recorded125,139 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN383 RAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 125,139 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 125,421 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 123,171 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front supension spheres have minimal damping affect.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 123,171 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Centre Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front supension spheres have minimal damping affect.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 121,517 miles

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

both front suspension spheres have reduced damping effect.

front registration plate damaged.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 121,517 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front suspension spheres have reduced damping effect.

front registration plate damaged.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 119,354 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 119,350 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 117,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 115,251 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2007 115,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2006 112,392 miles

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Fail 8 Dec 2006 112,327 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear spheers weak

clutch high

front number plate cracked

head gasket leaking oil

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Dec 2005 109,626 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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N383 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N383 RAC, 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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N383 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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