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N786 HFB

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,414 mi
Last recorded170,414 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN786 HFB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 170,414 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

suspension pipes corrosion started

Fail 9 Jul 2009 170,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

suspension pipes corrosion started

Pass 21 Jul 2008 162,022 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 161,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 152,043 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 152,043 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 141,683 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 141,683 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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N786 HFB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N786 HFB, 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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N786 HFB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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