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J11 SMS

1998 Citroen Xantia

Red Lpg 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,969 mi
Last recorded109,969 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 SMS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 109,969 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 93,348 miles

battery insecure

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Aug 2005 83,390 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 83,390 miles

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

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

Advise nearside front flexi brake hose insecure

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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J11 SMS is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J11 SMS, 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 J11 SMS registered?

J11 SMS is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is J11 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 SMS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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