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N397 VNA

1995 Citroen Xantia

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,683 mi
Last recorded107,683 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 VNA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 107,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in side wall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre split in side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,134 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 88,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator displaced (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 75,420 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 75,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 68,007 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 60,086 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 53,113 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,113 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 46,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 46,732 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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N397 VNA is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Beige 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 N397 VNA, 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 N397 VNA registered?

N397 VNA is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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