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N486 EBH

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,287 mi
Last recorded186,287 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 EBH
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 186,287 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

alarm system slow to shut down flashing headlights

n/s and o/s brake cable outer sleeves deteriorating

slight deterioration to rear number plate

slight fluid leak from suspention pump seals

trim covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 181,840 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 181,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 174,897 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f top strut mount has surface rust

Fail 17 Aug 2006 174,897 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s rear outer tyre wall has minor cuts

n/s/f top strut mounting has surface rust

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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N486 EBH is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N486 EBH, 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 N486 EBH registered?

N486 EBH is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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