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N854 MCU

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,011 mi
Last recorded156,011 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN854 MCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 156,011 miles

n/s/r tyre approching

Fail 22 Feb 2011 156,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r tyre approching

Pass 2 Mar 2010 142,577 miles

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

throttle cable starting to frey slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2010 142,028 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

throttle cable starting to frey slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2009 127,787 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2009 127,431 miles

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

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

accelerator cable frayed near fuel pump

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

both rear 3 point seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2008 114,803 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 110,182 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 110,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N854 MCU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N854 MCU, 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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What year was N854 MCU registered?

N854 MCU is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is N854 MCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N854 MCU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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