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N458 AFS

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,415 mi
Last recorded159,415 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 AFS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 159,415 miles

OSR tyre slightly perished

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 159,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR tyre slightly perished

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 157,176 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 156,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SIGN OF DAMPNESS ROUND FRONT SUSPENSION UNITS

SLIGHT DAMPNESS TO FUEL FILLER PIPE/TANK AREA NO LEAK FOUND

Service brake effort low as on previous test

both number plates poor condtion

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion round top shock mounts

corrosion to hydric/brake pipes and unions

corrosion to rear subframe in gerenal

corrosion to rear wheel arches

o/s number plate light dim

play in o/s track rod end

Fail 23 Mar 2009 156,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SIGN OF DAMPNESS ROUND FRONT SUSPENSION UNITS

SLIGHT DAMPNESS TO FUEL FILLER PIPE/TANK AREA NO LEAK FOUND

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

both number plates poor condtion

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion round top shock mounts

corrosion to hydric/brake pipes and unions

corrosion to rear subframe in gerenal

corrosion to rear wheel arches

o/s number plate light dim

play in o/s track rod end

suspension at rear slightly low

Pass 24 Mar 2006 155,765 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 155,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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N458 AFS 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 N458 AFS, 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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N458 AFS is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 8 November 1995.

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