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N498 EBH

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,953 mi
Last recorded108,953 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 EBH
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 108,953 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 108,953 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 108,952 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2008 108,799 miles

corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

corrosion to top front shock mounts

suspension fluid low

Fail 22 Aug 2008 108,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

corrosion to top front shock mounts

suspension fluid low

Pass 21 Aug 2007 108,083 miles

rear number plate deteriorating †outer wall damage to n/s/f tyre †engine undertray loose †handbrake travel requires adjusting

Fail 21 Aug 2007 108,083 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate deteriorating †outer wall damage to n/s/f tyre †engine undertray loose †handbrake travel requires adjusting

Pass 22 Aug 2006 106,486 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

nsr metal brake pipe corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2005 104,913 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 104,913 miles

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

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

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

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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N498 EBH is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N498 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 N498 EBH registered?

N498 EBH is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N498 EBH safe to buy?

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