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N512 RAC

1995 Citroen Xantia

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,448 mi
Last recorded98,448 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN512 RAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2012 98,448 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear axle bushes unbonding slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 90,137 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

noise from timing belt

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,154 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar link arm upper ball joint gaiter split

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside front anti roll bar link arm ball joint worn

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

power steering pump damp with fluid

Fail 7 Jun 2010 81,154 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front anti roll bar link arm upper ball joint gaiter split

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside front anti roll bar link arm ball joint worn

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

power steering pump damp with fluid

Pass 12 Jun 2009 72,463 miles

both front brake flexy hoses deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2009 72,455 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front brake flexy hoses deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,601 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 64,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,898 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,682 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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N512 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N512 RAC, 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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N512 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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