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ACZ 5389

1998 Citroen Xantia

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,755 mi
Last recorded169,755 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 5389
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 169,755 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 161,843 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 156,326 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 150,111 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 150,111 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 143,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 138,166 miles

Offside 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)

front suspension starting to get harsh

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jul 2009 132,263 miles

all brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 125,562 miles

nearside rear tyre has flat spots in tread, advise replacing.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 125,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has flat spots in tread, advise replacing.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 115,807 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 115,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

spare tyre flat n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Jun 2006 101,400 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 101,399 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 101,366 miles

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

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

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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ACZ 5389 is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ACZ 5389, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACZ 5389?

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What year was ACZ 5389 registered?

ACZ 5389 is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is ACZ 5389 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 5389 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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