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R108 WLN

1998 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

235,552 mi
Last recorded235,552 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 WLN
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 235,552 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2010 235,498 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 225,966 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2009 225,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Exhaust loose.

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 213,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 203,398 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear wheel buckled on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2007 203,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Advise offside rear wheel buckled on inner edge but tyre sidewall and beab appear OK - advise replacing rim.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in offside steering rack.

Fail 5 May 2006 178,162 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front suspension has limited movement

Pass 5 May 2006 178,162 miles

front suspension has limited movement

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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R108 WLN is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R108 WLN, 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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R108 WLN is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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