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J79981

1994 Citroen Xantia

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,792 mi
Last recorded48,792 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Citroen Xantia124,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79981
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,792 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2008 48,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

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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J79981 is a 1994 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 124,662 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 J79981, 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 32 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J79981 registered?

J79981 is a 1994 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is J79981 safe to buy?

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