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N498 JGA

1995 Citroen Xantia

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,325 mi
Last recorded104,325 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 JGA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 104,325 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 104,313 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front mirror glass missing

slight residue around no 3 injector

Fail 26 May 2006 82,201 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

marks on front screen

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 26 May 2006 82,201 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

marks on front screen

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 11 May 2005 66,197 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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N498 JGA is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Black 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 N498 JGA, 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 JGA registered?

N498 JGA is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 October 1995.

Is N498 JGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N498 JGA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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