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A8 BMX

1998 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,616 mi
Last recorded98,616 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BMX
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 98,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 97,704 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 92,704 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f/ flexi brake hose slightly detoriated

Fail 28 May 2008 85,525 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 28 May 2008 85,525 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,506 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 68,506 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 60,147 miles

nail in tyre

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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A8 BMX is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 105,952 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 A8 BMX, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 BMX registered?

A8 BMX is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is A8 BMX safe to buy?

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