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N436 FBM

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,944 mi
Last recorded185,944 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN436 FBM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 185,944 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside Hand brake effort is low compared to the other side

Pass 1 Sep 2025 177,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 167,943 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension pipe minor weep

Pass 14 Aug 2023 151,531 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 151,526 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 134,386 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 134,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front pad sensor wires detached

washer pipe leak

Fail 19 Aug 2022 134,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front pad sensor wires detached

washer pipe leak

Pass 19 Aug 2021 122,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 108,111 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 100,687 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 100,590 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 95,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti rollbar links rubber cover perrished

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose slightly perrished

Offside Front Anti roll bar rubber covers perrished

Offside Front Flexible brake hose slightly perrished

Pass 15 Aug 2016 91,884 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 91,884 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,384 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 88,801 miles

front suspension stiff

Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,628 miles

front suspention getting firm

Fail 3 Jul 2012 87,628 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspention getting firm

rear exaust tail pipe missing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 86,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 86,021 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 85,211 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,795 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 79,642 miles

exhaust rear box leak

Pass 21 Jun 2006 76,805 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 74,290 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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N436 FBM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N436 FBM, 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 N436 FBM registered?

N436 FBM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 6 October 1995.

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