MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,497 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside handbrake effort slightly low
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside handbrake effort slightly low
Nail in offside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
longb handbrake travel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
long handbrake travel
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
long handbrake travel
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres very perished
non obligatory mirror damaged
suspension travel very limited
How Reliable is the Citroen Xantia?
Based on 477,392 MOT tests across 86,229 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N857 AET is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 N857 AET, 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 N857 AET registered?
N857 AET is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 September 1995.
Is N857 AET safe to buy?
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