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N542 CEM

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,914 mi
Last recorded119,914 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 CEM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 119,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,724 miles

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

both handbrake cables outer plastic covers

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

nearside rear tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 8 Apr 2008 111,709 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both handbrake cables outer plastic covers

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

nearside rear tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 11 Apr 2007 101,072 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 93,200 miles

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

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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N542 CEM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel 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 N542 CEM, 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 N542 CEM registered?

N542 CEM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 November 1995.

Is N542 CEM safe to buy?

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