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P29 TBJ

1971 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,559 mi
Last recorded131,559 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 TBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 131,559 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 125,852 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

both front shocks slightly damp

nearside rear suspension unit slightly damp

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2009 120,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 114,159 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight leak at o/s f shock

Fail 3 Jul 2008 114,152 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight leak at o/s f shock

Pass 19 Mar 2007 103,781 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 93,887 miles

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

No,plate damaged but readable, and secure.

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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P29 TBJ is a 1971 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P29 TBJ, 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 55 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P29 TBJ registered?

P29 TBJ is a 1971 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P29 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P29 TBJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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