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N896 XNP

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,953 mi
Last recorded196,953 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 XNP
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 196,953 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 196,953 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 192,235 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 182,444 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 166,456 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 151,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 140,238 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 140,199 miles

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

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

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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N896 XNP is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N896 XNP, 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 N896 XNP registered?

N896 XNP is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is N896 XNP safe to buy?

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