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N518 OFT

1995 Citroen Xantia

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,450 mi
Last recorded158,450 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 OFT
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 158,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 153,104 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 152,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

21% inbalance accross front brakes

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front brake flexi hose perishing

power steering pump damp

some corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 12 Mar 2007 145,864 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 137,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2006 137,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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N518 OFT is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N518 OFT, 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 N518 OFT registered?

N518 OFT is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is N518 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 OFT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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