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N42 MGB

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,905 mi
Last recorded194,905 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 MGB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 194,905 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 194,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 192,150 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 199,047 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 184,912 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 181,376 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 181,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 177,719 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 177,718 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 172,199 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 172,197 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 168,490 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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N42 MGB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N42 MGB, 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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N42 MGB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 24 October 1995.

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