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R27 BTU

1997 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,632 mi
Last recorded158,632 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xantia108,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 BTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 158,632 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 150,024 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 150,024 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 137,740 miles

Bad oil leak.

Both front seat runners are worn, causing slight movement in seat bases.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 137,740 miles

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.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 132,890 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 122,603 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 107,400 miles

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.

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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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.

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