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N871 XCF

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,870 mi
Last recorded102,870 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 XCF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 102,870 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 97,515 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 97,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 92,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 87,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake pipe perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 87,537 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,910 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 75,709 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 67,830 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,331 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 62,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,024 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 61,657 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 60,864 miles

offside rear suspension unit damp

slight movement offside front seat

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,116 miles

both front tyres worn edges

pas pipes damp

Fail 20 Mar 2012 59,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn edges

nearside rear suspension spear damp

pas pipes damp

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension spheres slightly hard

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,896 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,685 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 47,937 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 44,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N871 XCF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N871 XCF, 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 N871 XCF registered?

N871 XCF is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 November 1995.

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