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N396 GWL

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,756 mi
Last recorded228,756 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 GWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 228,756 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front suspension strut tops corroded

poss fuel leak around injector area

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 222,966 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 215,131 miles

small split in washer pipe on offside

Pass 4 May 2012 202,803 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 185,260 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 185,256 miles

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

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

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 170,420 miles

evidence of possable suspenstion fluid leak. however customer advised me this may be due to spilt fluid

Pass 14 Jan 2009 166,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 159,454 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 159,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 150,247 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 150,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 13,791 miles

rear disc rusty

Fail 11 Jan 2006 137,780 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

advise# rear brake disc inner surface rusty

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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N396 GWL is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N396 GWL, 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 N396 GWL registered?

N396 GWL is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 19 December 1995.

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