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N686 XJM

1995 Citroen Xantia

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

70,222 mi
Last recorded70,222 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 XJM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2006 70,222 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise n/s head light cracked

battery insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2006 70,103 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

battery insecure

engine noisy

evidence of fluid leak at suspension ,brake tank

nearside head light lens badly cracked ,damp inside lens

offside rear tyre deteriorating .

rear brakes seam slow operating for this type

rear bumper nearside sticking out

slight movement in front wheels

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 XJM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

N686 XJM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 27 December 1995.

Is N686 XJM safe to buy?

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