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N885 BWT

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,398 mi
Last recorded161,398 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 BWT
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 161,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front handbrake outer casings slight damage

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Fail 8 Aug 2008 161,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

both front handbrake outer casings slight damage

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 18 Jul 2007 151,619 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 142,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 130,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

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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N885 BWT is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N885 BWT, 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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N885 BWT is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 14 September 1995.

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