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N412 VJA

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,000 mi
Last recorded74,000 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 VJA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2008 74,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

excessisv corroded inner outer sills x member wheel archs floors inner wings all brake pipes & lot of grese all pipes

near side front off rear tyres just on the limits

off front tyres just on the limits

Pass 30 Jul 2008 74,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

excessisv corroded inner outer sills x member wheel archs floors inner wings all brake pipes & lot of grese all pipes

near side front off rear tyres just on the limits

off front tyres just on the limits

Pass 17 Jul 2007 70,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 56,838 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 56,836 miles

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

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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N412 VJA is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N412 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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N412 VJA is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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