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N742 MGE

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,548 mi
Last recorded22,548 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 MGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 22,548 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pedal low

front tyre pressures low

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

various body damage

various minor bodywork corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,260 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 21,260 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,353 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 20,353 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,486 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 18,341 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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N742 MGE is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N742 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 N742 MGE registered?

N742 MGE is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 November 1995.

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