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H20 BCE

1999 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,587 mi
Last recorded148,587 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 BCE
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 148,587 miles

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

suspension pipes corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2016 148,584 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

suspension pipes corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2015 131,643 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 131,600 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 118,292 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

abs light on,abs not fitted and confirmed by citroen

vosa peterborough were consulted

Fail 10 Jan 2014 118,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

abs light on,abs not fitted and confirmed by citroen

vosa peterborough were consulted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 99,478 miles

abs warning light on, abs not fitted and confirmed by citroen

vosa peterborough were consulted

Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,215 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 86,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,402 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 63,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 56,396 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 56,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 48,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,863 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,708 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 27,513 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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H20 BCE is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,759 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 H20 BCE, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H20 BCE is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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