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N822 SNH

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,760 mi
Last recorded156,760 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN822 SNH
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 156,760 miles

front discs worn

slight fluctuation at front brakes

Fail 14 Nov 2011 156,755 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

front discs worn

slight fluctuation at front brakes

Pass 8 Nov 2010 152,551 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 152,547 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 150,317 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 150,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2008 139,799 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 139,799 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 128,123 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 128,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 115,877 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 115,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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N822 SNH is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N822 SNH, 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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N822 SNH is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 11 September 1995.

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