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S143 GUM

1999 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,374 mi
Last recorded131,374 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 GUM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 131,374 miles

N/S FRONT PAD SENSOR WIRES BROKEN. OIL LEAKS.

O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED. O/S REAR INNER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 3 Feb 2009 131,374 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

N/S FRONT PAD SENSOR WIRES BROKEN. OIL LEAKS.

O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED. O/S REAR INNER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 4 Feb 2008 123,933 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 123,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 110,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 100,501 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 100,501 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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S143 GUM is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S143 GUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S143 GUM registered?

S143 GUM is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S143 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S143 GUM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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