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K5 PFR

1998 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,536 mi
Last recorded117,536 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 PFR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 117,536 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 117,463 miles

slight blow rear exhaust box joint

Pass 22 Nov 2022 117,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 117,305 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 116,543 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 116,524 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 118,852 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 115,563 miles

possible slight noise near side front wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2016 114,944 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 114,179 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 114,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 113,744 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 109,398 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 96,922 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 96,913 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,325 miles

engine oil leak

slight lift both rear suspension bushes

water leak

Pass 20 May 2008 83,977 miles

slight play in near side front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 9 Jun 2006 79,588 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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K5 PFR is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K5 PFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K5 PFR registered?

K5 PFR is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is K5 PFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 PFR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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