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N885 FBP

1995 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

177,969 mi
Last recorded177,969 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 FBP
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2007 177,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 168,754 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRES BROKEN

Fail 24 Jul 2006 168,749 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FBP is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N885 FBP, 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 N885 FBP registered?

N885 FBP is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 7 December 1995.

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