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N616 BYD

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,181 mi
Last recorded111,181 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN616 BYD
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 111,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 108,134 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 108,134 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 103,781 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 99,225 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 94,756 miles

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

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

Slight judder front brakes.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 89,173 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 83,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 76,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N616 BYD is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N616 BYD, 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 N616 BYD registered?

N616 BYD is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 September 1995.

Is N616 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N616 BYD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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