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N488 NBO

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,728 mi
Last recorded93,728 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 NBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2009 93,728 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 93,700 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 87,018 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 79,308 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 72,416 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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N488 NBO is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N488 NBO, 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 N488 NBO registered?

N488 NBO is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N488 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 NBO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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