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N708 VNU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,168 mi
Last recorded141,168 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 141,168 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 14,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,900 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 110,890 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 105,254 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 105,240 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 100,892 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 100,886 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 96,750 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 96,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 94,768 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 94,766 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 9,193 miles

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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N708 VNU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N708 VNU, 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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N708 VNU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 8 August 1995.

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