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N701 RAC

1995 Citroen Xantia

Bronze Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

252,033 mi
Last recorded252,033 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 RAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 252,033 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pads worn. (unable to assess rears without dismantling)

Front brake hoses perrishing

Hydraulic fluid low

Hydraulic fluid seepage at power steering pump area and lower displacer as viewed from underside

Offside front shock absorber sweating

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link rod and top gaiter split

Rear subframe and mountings corroded (advanced corrosion)

Rear suspension op intermittantly varies

Various hydraulic pipes corroded

W/screen chipped

Fail 19 Mar 2009 252,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs corroded and pads worn. (unable to assess rears without dismantling)

Front brake hoses perrishing

Hydraulic fluid low

Hydraulic fluid seepage at power steering pump area and lower displacer as viewed from underside

Offside front shock absorber sweating

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link rod and top gaiter split

Rear subframe and mountings corroded (advanced corrosion)

Rear suspension op intermittantly varies

Various hydraulic pipes corroded

W/screen chipped

Pass 19 Mar 2008 237,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 237,108 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 226,670 miles

engine oil leak & suspension pump leak

Fail 21 Feb 2007 226,662 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

screen wash pipe split, engine oil leak & suspension pump leak

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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N701 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Bronze with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N701 RAC, 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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N701 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 21 September 1995.

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