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S105 DCG

1999 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,144 mi
Last recorded121,144 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS105 DCG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,144 miles

Front brake hoses perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

could not see brake pad at time of test

miner blow in exhaust

slight play in rack

Fail 30 Mar 2017 121,143 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed NAIL IN TYRE DANGEROUS (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake hoses perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

could not see brake pad at time of test

miner blow in exhaust

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,332 miles

Offside Front slight perishing brake hose

brake compensator seems to have been clean but i cant see no leaks

slight earth fault rear lights

slight play in nsf rack

Fail 8 Apr 2016 116,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front slight perishing brake hose

slight earth fault rear lights

slight play in nsf rack

Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,878 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

can not see rear brake pads

Fail 24 Feb 2015 103,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

can not see rear brake pads

Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,252 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 88,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,083 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 72,083 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,703 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre slightly cracking on side wall and has a slight lump in tread

Fail 14 Feb 2012 54,703 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracking on side wall and has a slight lump in tread

Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,904 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,696 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,391 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 43,391 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 41,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,919 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,029 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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S105 DCG is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S105 DCG, 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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S105 DCG is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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