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MEZ 2341

1998 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,964 mi
Last recorded193,964 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 2341
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 193,964 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside outer handbrake cable cracked

offside rear disc back plate missing

rear suspension hard

Fail 19 Feb 2009 193,453 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

nearside outer handbrake cable cracked

offside rear disc back plate missing

rear suspension hard

Pass 30 Oct 2007 167,799 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 167,799 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 159,296 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 145,495 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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MEZ 2341 is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MEZ 2341, 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 MEZ 2341 registered?

MEZ 2341 is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is MEZ 2341 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEZ 2341 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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