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DU51 WNL

2001 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,358 mi
Last recorded150,358 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 WNL
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 150,358 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 133,910 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 133,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 122,069 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake service

front centre arm rest is in the uprite possition at the time of mot inspection

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

o/s/r fluid susension unit pipe been heavley sprayed with greese

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and suspension feed pipes fully due to covers fitted

unable to fully inspect rear brakes due to back plates covering

Fail 24 May 2013 122,067 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake service

front centre arm rest is in the uprite possition at the time of mot inspection

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and suspension feed pipes fully due to covers fitted

unable to fully inspect rear brakes due to back plates covering

Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,788 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 112,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 104,888 miles

dampness around power steering pump

near side front brake hose perishing

off side front brake hose perishing

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

off side rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake application just about a pass

suspension fluid noticable on under side of gear box with no obvious leaks visible

Fail 19 Jul 2011 104,888 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

dampness around power steering pump

front brake discs on there inner face have sections missing and although they meet the pass criteria i recommend replacement asap

near side front brake hose perishing

off side front brake hose perishing

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

off side rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake application just about a pass

suspension fluid noticable on under side of gear box with no obvious leaks visible

Pass 28 Jan 2011 103,286 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 103,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 98,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 90,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 90,150 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 80,208 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 79,711 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 65,594 miles

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

nearside parking b rake giving low effort but still meets requirments

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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DU51 WNL is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 90,486 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 DU51 WNL, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Xantia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU51 WNL is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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