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R976 TBC

1998 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,707 mi
Last recorded197,707 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 TBC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 197,707 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 197,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 189,502 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 177,242 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 177,242 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

hand brake cables outer insulation split open inner cables not frayed

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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R976 TBC is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R976 TBC, 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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What year was R976 TBC registered?

R976 TBC is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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