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N740 MGE

1995 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

160,458 mi
Last recorded160,458 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 MGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 160,458 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 160,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2007 160,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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N740 MGE is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N740 MGE, 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 N740 MGE registered?

N740 MGE is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 10 November 1995.

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