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N853 EFM

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,249 mi
Last recorded164,249 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 EFM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 164,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 163,887 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 161,578 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 159,647 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 158,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 158,995 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 158,329 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2010
Fail 12 Nov 2010 156,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

front discs xs rusting and lipping

Pass 5 Dec 2009 153,966 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 150,809 miles

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

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

faint marks to windscreen

nearside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 1 Dec 2008 150,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

faint marks to windscreen

nearside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 27 Oct 2007 146,225 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 141,655 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 141,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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N853 EFM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N853 EFM, 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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N853 EFM is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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