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N842 JAF

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,169 mi
Last recorded112,169 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 JAF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2012 112,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 111,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 107,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 105,565 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 105,457 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 102,451 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 102,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 97,172 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear light lens cracked

rad cooling fan not working

Fail 29 Jun 2007 97,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear light lens cracked

rad cooling fan not working

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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N842 JAF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N842 JAF, 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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N842 JAF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 November 1995.

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