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N385 CMB

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,339 mi
Last recorded50,339 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 CMB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,339 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 50,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 48,936 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 48,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2011 47,242 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,215 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,478 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,587 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,064 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 37,067 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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N385 CMB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N385 CMB, 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 N385 CMB registered?

N385 CMB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 18 November 1995.

Is N385 CMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 CMB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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