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N578 LAM

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,069 mi
Last recorded104,069 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 LAM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2009 104,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2008 96,899 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 85,841 miles

catalyst internals loose

rear silencer deteriorating and starting to blow

slight fluid weep from suspension at front near gearbox

Pass 11 May 2006 72,718 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 72,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N578 LAM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol 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 N578 LAM, 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 N578 LAM registered?

N578 LAM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 November 1995.

Is N578 LAM safe to buy?

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