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N699 LYJ

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,021 mi
Last recorded97,021 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN699 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front inner wings corroded

front no. plate broken

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside front suspension unit gaiter insecure

parking brake cables damaged

signs of fluid leak from pump area

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Fail 27 Jun 2012 97,019 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting knocks

front inner wings corroded

front no. plate broken

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside front suspension unit gaiter insecure

signs of fluid leak from pump area

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 11 Jul 2011 96,061 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre 'stop lamp' inoperative

front number plate cracked

n/s front lens damaged

o/s wiper could be better

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper blade slightly torn

signs of power steering fluid leak by pump

slight damage to n/s front

suspension/brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,724 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s front indicator lens cracked

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear suspension pipes corroding

rear washer inoperative

Fail 13 Jul 2010 94,722 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s front indicator lens cracked

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear suspension pipes corroding

rear washer inoperative

Pass 13 Jul 2009 93,053 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 93,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate damaged

n/s front wing & lens damaged

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

parking brake lever near end of working travel

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 17 Jul 2008 90,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside front suspension gaiter insecure

offside rear suspension slightly hard

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 17 Jul 2008 90,930 miles

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

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside front suspension gaiter insecure

offside rear suspension slightly hard

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 19 Jul 2007 89,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre rear high level brake light only partially working

Pass 11 Jul 2006 85,043 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread low on edges.

third brake light not working.

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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N699 LYJ is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green 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 N699 LYJ, 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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N699 LYJ is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 7 October 1995.

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