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N846 OYL

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,557 mi
Last recorded174,557 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN846 OYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 174,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine bay under covers fitted

rear brake back plates corroded

sus seems unevan

Fail 7 Aug 2017 174,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush r/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush r/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine bay under covers fitted

rear brake back plates corroded

sus seems unevan

Pass 27 Jul 2016 170,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush r/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush r/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight seepage from sus pipe behind rad

Pass 29 Jul 2015 167,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front sus pipes slightly deterioated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2015 167,451 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front sus pipes slightly deterioated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 162,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

f suspension rubber supply pipes slightly deterioated n/s and o/s

n/s sus unit cover deterioated [f]

Pass 13 Aug 2013 160,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 154,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 154,588 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 150,364 miles

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

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

nearside front top suspension mount corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2011 150,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front top suspension mount corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 147,117 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 147,113 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Lower Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 141,105 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 135,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2007 127,366 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 119,409 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2005 111,328 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 111,328 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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N846 OYL is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N846 OYL, 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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N846 OYL is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 19 September 1995.

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