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N870 JRT

1995 Citroen Xantia

White Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,143 mi
Last recorded112,143 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 JRT
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 112,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre wearing on outer edges

front registration plate crack

o/s/r tyre has pershing cracks

Pass 25 Apr 2012 107,576 miles

O/S/R Tyre Cracking On Inner Sidewall

Slight Play In N/S/F Anti Roll Bar Link

Fail 24 Apr 2012 107,576 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre Cracking On Inner Sidewall

Slight Play In N/S/F Anti Roll Bar Link

Fail 20 Apr 2011 107,290 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

cant see outer or rear pads

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2011 107,290 miles

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

cant see outer or rear pads

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2010 107,028 miles

cant see brake pads

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear inner side wall cracking slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2009 106,519 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 106,519 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 104,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cant see brake pads

o/s/r tyre cracking

speed rating different on front axle

Pass 31 Jan 2008 104,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cant see brake pads

o/s/r tyre cracking

speed rating different on front axle

Pass 11 Jan 2007 101,118 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

no plate dameged

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 11 Jan 2007 101,118 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

no plate dameged

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 15 Nov 2005 97,319 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 97,319 miles

Offside Rear 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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N870 JRT is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N870 JRT, 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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N870 JRT is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 27 October 1995.

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