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N585 DTP

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

228,911 mi
Last recorded228,911 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN585 DTP
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 228,911 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

brake and suspension pipes to rear covered.

offside rear inner position lamp not working.

Fail 11 Oct 2006 228,708 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake and suspension pipes to rear covered.

offside rear inner side light out.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 219,920 miles

A.B.S.now working in correct sequence without any repair

Fail 3 Nov 2005 219,920 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes covered

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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N585 DTP is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N585 DTP, 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 N585 DTP registered?

N585 DTP is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 9 August 1995.

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