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N78 JGT

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,878 mi
Last recorded179,878 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 JGT
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 179,878 miles

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

both front suspension strut tops corroded but solid

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 20 Jul 2012 179,874 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

both front suspension strut tops corroded but solid

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 172,982 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 172,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 172,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 164,214 miles

Oil leak

corrosion starting in top shockabsorber mounting panels

possible deisel leak

Fail 19 Aug 2010 164,203 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion starting in top shockabsorber mounting panels

possible deisel leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 145,369 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 126,613 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 126,612 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 116,016 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 116,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 111,259 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 105,351 miles

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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N78 JGT is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N78 JGT, 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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N78 JGT is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 18 December 1995.

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