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R102 DWS

1998 Citroen Xantia

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,141 mi
Last recorded182,141 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 DWS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2008 182,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 179,906 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 179,906 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Various rear suspension and brake pipes corroding

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 173,523 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

auxilary belt deteriorated

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear suspension pipes corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2006 173,523 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

auxilary belt deteriorated

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear suspension pipes corroding

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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R102 DWS is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R102 DWS, 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 R102 DWS registered?

R102 DWS is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R102 DWS safe to buy?

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