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R270 VOR

1997 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,691 mi
Last recorded120,691 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xantia108,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 VOR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 120,691 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 120,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 116,956 miles

O/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Pass 5 Sep 2005 109,658 miles

Front flexible brake hoses perishing.

Offside front door mirror glass cracked.

Rear silencer blowing on inlet side.

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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R270 VOR is a 1997 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 108,855 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 R270 VOR, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R270 VOR registered?

R270 VOR is a 1997 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R270 VOR safe to buy?

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