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R484 DAC

1997 Citroen Xantia

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,585 mi
Last recorded32,585 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xantia108,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 DAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 32,365 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,177 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 32,176 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 31,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,923 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 31,513 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 31,513 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,935 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 30,935 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,124 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,254 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,678 miles

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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R484 DAC is a 1997 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R484 DAC, 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 R484 DAC registered?

R484 DAC is a 1997 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R484 DAC safe to buy?

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