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N785 CTS

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

108,405 mi
Last recorded108,405 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN785 CTS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2007 108,405 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advise n/s f outer handbrake cable burst

advise n/s/f anti roll bar bush split

advise o/s/f outer handbrake cable burst

advise spare tyre u/s

advise tyre sidewall cut

Pass 30 May 2006 100,550 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 100,550 miles

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

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N785 CTS is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue 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 N785 CTS, 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 N785 CTS registered?

N785 CTS is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is N785 CTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N785 CTS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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