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R101 APU

1998 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,302 mi
Last recorded62,302 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 APU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2006 62,302 miles

please see previous advisory no.673342816336.

Fail 8 Nov 2006 62,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside door mirror glass damaged.small cracks on both front top suspension rubber mounts.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 54,553 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 54,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2005 54,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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R101 APU is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R101 APU, 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 R101 APU registered?

R101 APU is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R101 APU safe to buy?

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