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N579 JHY

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,991 mi
Last recorded193,991 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 JHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 193,991 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 193,991 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 193,889 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 190,480 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started

Advise front brake pads wearing low

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Fail 23 May 2011 190,478 miles

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)

Advise brake pipe corrosion started

Advise front brake pads wearing low

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 18 Aug 2010 187,189 miles

Advise both front tyres worn borderline legal

Advise corrosion started in places

Advise exhaust back box corroded

Advise oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 187,182 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Advise both front tyres worn borderline legal

Advise corrosion started in places

Advise exhaust back box corroded

Advise oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 181,538 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 181,529 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 175,092 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 175,089 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 168,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 155,706 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 142,999 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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N579 JHY is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N579 JHY, 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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N579 JHY is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 20 October 1995.

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