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GIG 8224

1998 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,238 mi
Last recorded116,238 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 8224
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 May 2011 116,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 May 2010 109,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both wiper blades in poor condition

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Apr 2009 103,480 miles

both front flexi hoses perished replacement soon!!

o/s/f tyre worn low on tread

o/s/r tyre sidewall and tread perished not to cords

small hole in exhaust advise part replacement!

Pass 19 Apr 2008 94,250 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 86,185 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 77,031 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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GIG 8224 is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GIG 8224, 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 GIG 8224 registered?

GIG 8224 is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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