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N81 RVC

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

179,057 mi
Last recorded179,057 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 RVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 179,057 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 174,038 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 174,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 164,997 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 164,995 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 155,719 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 155,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 138,011 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT ARE IS LIGHTLY CORRODED

N/S/F TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT IS WORN

O/S/F SUSPENSION PIPE TO THE SPHERE IS DAMP

OIL LEAK ON THE ENGINE

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE DAMP

SLIGHT CORROSON ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN

THE FRONT LOWER SPHERE IS DAMP

THE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE POORLY FITTED

Fail 12 Jan 2008 138,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT ARE IS LIGHTLY CORRODED

N/S/F TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT IS WORN

O/S/F SUSPENSION PIPE TO THE SPHERE IS DAMP

OIL LEAK ON THE ENGINE

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE DAMP

SLIGHT CORROSON ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN

THE FRONT LOWER SPHERE IS DAMP

THE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE POORLY FITTED

Fail 15 Dec 2007 138,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

battery inscure

n/s/f ball jiont slight play

oil leak

shocker tops mount rusty

slight hand brake traverl

suspension pipes damp all

wish bone buses rear worn both

Fail 15 Dec 2007 137,998 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 137,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS LOOK WORN LOW

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHIES ARE WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENION TOP MOUNTS ARE CORRODED

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

O/S/F PIPE TO THE SPHERE IS DAMP

OIL LEAK ON THE ENGINE

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL IS HIGH

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE DAMP

THE BATTERY IS IN SECURE

THE FRONT LOWER SPHERE IS DAMP AND PIPES

THE HYDROLIC MASTER CYLINDER RESIVOR IS OVER FILLED AND IS WET DUE TO OVER FILLED

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN AND ARE FITTED POORLY

Pass 18 Aug 2006 130,678 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 130,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 125,996 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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N81 RVC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 N81 RVC, 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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N81 RVC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 20 October 1995.

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