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S715 GNV

1998 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,588 mi
Last recorded232,588 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 GNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 232,588 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

slight noise nearside reae wheel bearing?

Pass 2 May 2007 200,311 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

damage to o/s sill

under body shield fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2006 166,013 miles

battery insecure

o/s/f brake hose perished

slight play in n/s lower ball joint

slight play in n/s of steering rack

under body shields fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2006 165,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre VERY close to limit

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f fog light not working

under body shields fitted

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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S715 GNV is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S715 GNV, 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 S715 GNV registered?

S715 GNV is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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