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N686 JGJ

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,750 mi
Last recorded111,750 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 JGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 111,750 miles

advise front number plate damaged

advise near side front shock weeping

advise suspension and brake metal pipes corroded

advise suspension operation very soft

Pass 1 Dec 2008 108,543 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal travel low

Fail 18 Nov 2008 108,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal travel low

Pass 21 Nov 2007 105,626 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 105,598 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 102,650 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 102,650 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 101,182 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 101,180 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Service 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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N686 JGJ is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,998cc 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 N686 JGJ, 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 N686 JGJ registered?

N686 JGJ is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 2 November 1995.

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