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LUI 3227

1998 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,126 mi
Last recorded136,126 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 3227
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 136,126 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

No rear seats fitted at the time of test

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 119,192 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 105,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four brake discs corroded

traction control warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 22 May 2009 103,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 97,908 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 80,754 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 69,163 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 69,093 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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LUI 3227 is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LUI 3227, 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

How do I check the history of LUI 3227?

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What year was LUI 3227 registered?

LUI 3227 is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is LUI 3227 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 3227 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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