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N596 VAW

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,281 mi
Last recorded71,281 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 VAW
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 71,281 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,689 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2012 67,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2011 66,155 miles

o/s front indicator lense broken

Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,339 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 61,578 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,733 miles

front registration plate slight damage

Fail 23 Jul 2008 58,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front registration plate slight damage

Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,734 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,902 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat height adjustment system faulty

Fail 2 Aug 2006 54,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat height adjustment system faulty

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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N596 VAW is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N596 VAW, 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 N596 VAW registered?

N596 VAW is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 10 October 1995.

Is N596 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N596 VAW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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