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N657 CGS

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,156 mi
Last recorded114,156 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 CGS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 114,156 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 114,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 109,287 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 109,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 104,368 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 101,665 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 98,700 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 98,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 95,676 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 95,626 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake pad wear indicater wire incorrectly fitted

Pass 24 May 2006 92,001 miles

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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N657 CGS is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N657 CGS, 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 N657 CGS registered?

N657 CGS is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 August 1995.

Is N657 CGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N657 CGS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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