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N45 DSW

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,062 mi
Last recorded90,062 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 DSW
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2010 90,062 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

nearside hand brake cable outer casing split

offside hand brake cable outer casing split

rear brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

rear number plate cracked

rear suspension pipes covered in grease at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2009 84,143 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 84,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,355 miles

offside front & nearside front flexi pipes starting to crack

Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,131 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 71,131 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,214 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 62,469 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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N45 DSW is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N45 DSW, 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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N45 DSW is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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