MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Bad oil leak.
Both front seat runners are worn, causing slight movement in seat bases.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Bad oil leak.
Both front seat runners are worn, causing slight movement in seat bases.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xantia?
Based on 477,392 MOT tests across 86,229 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R27 BTU is a 1997 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R27 BTU, 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 R27 BTU registered?
R27 BTU is a 1997 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R27 BTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R27 BTU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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