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N676 GNG

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,811 mi
Last recorded117,811 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN676 GNG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2011 117,811 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 112,140 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 112,131 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 108,875 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 108,870 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 105,793 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 105,621 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 100,513 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 97,725 miles

as per advisory note issued 07/03/2006 with VT30. Apart from clutch and n/s/r tyre have been replaced.

Fail 7 Mar 2006 97,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

all metal brake/suspension pipes corroded.

both track control arm rear bushes perished.

brake/suspension pump damp with fluid.

clutch bitting point very high + slipping.

emits blue smoke from exhaust when cold.

engine damp with oil.

front discs corroded + rear discs worn thin.

front pad low warning wires not connected.

handbrake travel slightly high.

n/s/f wheel trim damaged but not jagged.

n/s/r tyre has a screw in it + slow puncture.

o/s handbrake cable outer cover split.

rear bumper + arch cowlings insecure.

rear light lenses cracked but not showing white light.

repair to o/s/f suspension pipe.

various damage around bodywork but not jagged.

windscreen scratched on offside of windscreen, not in wiper sweep.

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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N676 GNG is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N676 GNG, 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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N676 GNG is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 27 September 1995.

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