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R103 XOT

1998 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,424 mi
Last recorded87,424 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 XOT
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 87,424 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,605 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 79,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,332 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,791 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,317 miles

advise --- rear exhaust system is in a poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,531 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,656 miles

both rear tyres and near side front tyre perished and in poor condition and close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,547 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 46,305 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 40,818 miles

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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R103 XOT is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R103 XOT, 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 R103 XOT registered?

R103 XOT is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R103 XOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 XOT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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