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N881 YST

1995 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,105 mi
Last recorded36,105 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN881 YST
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 36,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 36,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,356 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 32,354 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,289 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,838 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,401 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,972 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,466 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,873 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 26,870 miles

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

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

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

check front tyre pressures

Pass 10 Aug 2005 26,233 miles

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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N881 YST is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N881 YST, 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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N881 YST is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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