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R104 GJL

1998 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,650 mi
Last recorded125,650 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 GJL
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 125,650 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 125,650 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 108,935 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 108,935 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s handbrake cable broken.

o/s handbrake cable deteriorated

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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R104 GJL is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R104 GJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R104 GJL?

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What year was R104 GJL registered?

R104 GJL is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R104 GJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 GJL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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