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N789 XJM

1995 Citroen Xantia

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

202,424 mi
Last recorded202,424 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 XJM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 202,424 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 202,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 191,892 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f handbrake cables outer covers worn

Fail 3 Apr 2010 191,892 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s and o/s/f handbrake cables outer covers worn

Pass 1 Apr 2009 187,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake cables are in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear number plate is in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2009 187,196 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake cables are in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Rear brakes are bin ding slightly

Rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2008 179,741 miles

Hand brake cables are in very poor condition.

both rear brakes are binding

o/s/f strut top is very rusty.

o/s/r door striker plate mounting is cracked.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 179,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Hand brake cables are in very poor condition.

both rear brakes are binding

o/s/f strut top is very rusty.

o/s/r door striker plate mounting is cracked.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 172,757 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 163,846 miles

unable to open boot †o/s/f tyre low on pressure †fluid leak front of engine †o/s/r brake binding on †

Fail 15 Feb 2006 163,843 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Both hand brakes cables are in very poor condition. †Froanr brake dics are in very poor condtion. †

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brakes are 20% out of ballance. †

o/s/r brake is binding on. †

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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N789 XJM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N789 XJM, 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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N789 XJM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 December 1995.

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