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N442 VJA

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,208 mi
Last recorded216,208 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 VJA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 216,208 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NS&OS front strut upper mounting plate laminating.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSF door upper hinge fractured. Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 207,389 miles

NS&OS 'leak off' pipes perishing. NSR inner side lamp inoperative.

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 207,378 miles

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

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

NS&OS 'leak off' pipes perishing. NSR inner side lamp inoperative.

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 198,001 miles

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

Slight deterioration in ns&os front suspension wishbone rear mounting bushes.

Fail 24 Nov 2006 197,713 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

NS&OS front suspension wishbone rear inner mounting bushes deteriorating.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 186,713 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005 186,713 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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N442 VJA is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N442 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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What year was N442 VJA registered?

N442 VJA is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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