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LIB 8938

1999 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,691 mi
Last recorded61,691 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 8938
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 61,691 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 61,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 50,132 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 50,132 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 May 2006 38,600 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 38,957 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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LIB 8938 is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,759 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 LIB 8938, 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 27 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 LIB 8938 registered?

LIB 8938 is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is LIB 8938 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIB 8938 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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