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N987 TPB

1995 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,561 mi
Last recorded168,561 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 TPB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2011 168,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 162,830 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 152,198 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nail in osr tyre

osf tyre worn low on outside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2009 152,198 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nail in osr tyre

osf tyre worn low on outside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 142,915 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 132,667 miles

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

nsf door hinge cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2007 132,572 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nsf door hinge cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2006 123,371 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 123,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 119,959 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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N987 TPB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N987 TPB, 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 N987 TPB registered?

N987 TPB is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 November 1995.

Is N987 TPB safe to buy?

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