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P321 HRM

1998 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,895 mi
Last recorded148,895 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 HRM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 148,895 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 148,405 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 147,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 147,840 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 144,814 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 133,821 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 133,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 127,900 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 113,805 miles

tailgate very difficult to open

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tracking excessively out

Fail 10 May 2006 113,797 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Centre Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside reverse light not working

Fail 3 May 2006 113,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P321 HRM is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P321 HRM, 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 P321 HRM registered?

P321 HRM is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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