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N774 HCV

1995 Citroen Xantia

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,102 mi
Last recorded149,102 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN774 HCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 149,102 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 135,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front wheel tight to rotate.

Oil leak

Very slight leak from Offside front suspension unit.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 135,425 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front wheel tight to rotate.

Oil leak

Very slight leak from Offside front suspension unit.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 118,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around hydro suspension fluid container

slight dampness around o/s/f suspension unit

Pass 14 Sep 2010 118,428 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around hydro suspension fluid container

slight dampness around o/s/f suspension unit

Pass 21 Sep 2009 106,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 105,888 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil at min' level

Pass 18 Sep 2008 92,384 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 92,380 miles

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 83,041 miles

o/s door mirror damaged but not seriously affecting view to rear

o/s/ hand brake outer cable damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2006 74,805 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 69,121 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 69,121 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly †handbrake cables poor †grease on rear fuel hose

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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N774 HCV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N774 HCV, 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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N774 HCV is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 20 September 1995.

Is N774 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N774 HCV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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