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N647 FBM

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,735 mi
Last recorded149,735 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN647 FBM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2011 149,735 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Both front parking brake cables outer plastic covers split

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 147,226 miles

exhaust is very poor and holed ,kat efficiency is poor

suspension pump is worn,slight play in steering

Fail 27 Jan 2010 147,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust is very poor and holed ,kat efficiency is poor

suspension pump is worn,slight play in steering

Pass 29 Jan 2009 139,390 miles

handbrake outer cables poor

hydraulic pump is leaking

steering column top bush has play

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

both front shock top mountings badly corroded

brake pad warning wires disconnected

exhaust kat is noisey

Pass 29 Jan 2008 132,102 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 124,286 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 113,909 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 113,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

discrempensie in front wheel alignment near side further back

Fail 25 Jan 2006 113,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to front disks and pads look low

front lower cross member is badly damaged but not affecting sterrring or brakes

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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N647 FBM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N647 FBM, 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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N647 FBM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 4 December 1995.

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