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J4 MWA

1998 Citroen Xantia

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,821 mi
Last recorded76,821 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 MWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,821 miles

Engine oil leaks

Off side rear tyre on 3m/m

Play in off side outer ball joint of steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2010 75,409 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise limited inspection of rear seatbelts due to seats folded/customers luggage.

advise nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

advise offside rear tyre wearing low on tread.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 75,409 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise limited inspection of rear seatbelts due to seats folded/customers luggage.

advise nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

advise offside rear tyre wearing low on tread.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,236 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 64,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,935 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 47,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 9,994 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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J4 MWA is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J4 MWA, 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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J4 MWA is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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