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R102 FOB

1998 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,518 mi
Last recorded174,518 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 FOB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 174,518 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 174,518 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 169,455 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2011 159,132 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tie rod has a fair amount of wear but not considered excessive

Fail 26 May 2011 159,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tie rod has a fair amount of wear but not considered excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2010 146,643 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 130,214 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 130,014 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 113,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 101,362 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 101,160 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 92,413 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 92,413 miles

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

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 FOB is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FOB, 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 FOB registered?

R102 FOB is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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