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N588 JGJ

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,752 mi
Last recorded188,752 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 JGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2012 188,752 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 186,336 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front suspension strut damp around seal

oil found around rear suspension leveling valve, i have cleaned it of .no leak found.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 182,446 miles

ofside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2008 178,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

offside front tyre tread perishing

offside handbrake cable deteriating

offside handbrake cable/caliper linkage stiff in operation

oil leak rocker cover area

rear hydraulic suspension valve slight weepage of fluid

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 12 Oct 2007 177,441 miles

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

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

dampness on rear hieght corrector

Pass 24 Oct 2006 176,162 miles

corrosion forming on offside door step

offside & nearside front tyres perrishing on tread patterns

offside rear tyre 2mm in tread .

rear brake load valve slightly damp in fluid

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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N588 JGJ is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N588 JGJ, 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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N588 JGJ is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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