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RIL 5336

1999 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

182,232 mi
Last recorded182,232 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 5336
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2012 182,232 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 182,124 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat mechanism worn

parking brake cables deteriorating-stiff action

rear number plate deteriorating

washers leak oil was very low-have topped up-maintain check some deterioration to suspension etc-especially steering wheel covering

Fail 24 Apr 2009 182,124 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat mechanism worn

parking brake cables deteriorating-stiff action

rear number plate deteriorating

washers leak oil was very low-have topped up-maintain check some deterioration to suspension etc-especially steering wheel covering

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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RIL 5336 is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,759 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 RIL 5336, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RIL 5336 registered?

RIL 5336 is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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