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N685 JGC

1995 Citroen Xantia

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

190,481 mi
Last recorded190,481 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 JGC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2010 190,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2009 190,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 190,367 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 190,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 190,140 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 187,832 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 187,832 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate cracked.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 180,634 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 180,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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N685 JGC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N685 JGC, 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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N685 JGC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 13 October 1995.

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