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L3 RHB

1998 Citroen Xantia

Black Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,371 mi
Last recorded68,371 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 RHB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,371 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 68,371 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,453 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 53,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,473 miles

nearside wiper split

rear wiper deteriated

Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,428 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,250 miles

rear wiper deteriated

Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 45,468 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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L3 RHB is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L3 RHB, 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 L3 RHB registered?

L3 RHB is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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