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N788 MCU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,019 mi
Last recorded141,019 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 MCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 141,019 miles

o/s frt door handle not releasing 1st time

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2009 141,017 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

o/s frt door handle not releasing 1st time

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2008 126,378 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 126,378 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 114,827 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 104,417 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 104,417 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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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N788 MCU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N788 MCU, 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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N788 MCU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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