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N795 VNU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,168 mi
Last recorded173,168 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN795 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 173,168 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside headlamp test pattern poor

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun but no noise evident on road test

variation to service brake effort on the offside front but no judder or vibration detectable on road test

Fail 17 Jun 2008 173,168 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside headlamp test pattern poor

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun but no noise evident on road test

variation to service brake effort on the offside front but no judder or vibration detectable on road test

Pass 5 Jul 2007 169,890 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside headlamp test pattern poor

offside front wiper refill starting to split away

Fail 26 Jun 2007 169,890 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside headlamp test pattern poor

offside front wiper refill starting to split away

Pass 20 Jun 2006 166,000 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front suspension top mountings are corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 20 Jun 2006 165,997 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front suspension top mountings are corroded but †not excessive †

screenwasher jets partially blocked but still providing sufficient liquid

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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N795 VNU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N795 VNU, 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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N795 VNU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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