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S782 BHJ

1999 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

219,101 mi
Last recorded219,101 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS782 BHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 219,101 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 219,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2011 212,183 miles

Both front brake discs are in poor condition

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

Nearside door mirror glass is cracked

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded

Windscreen is scratched

Fail 8 Feb 2011 212,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front brake discs are in poor condition

Handbrake is almost out of reserve travel

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

Nearside door mirror glass is cracked

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded

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

Rear brakes are imbalanced

Spare tyre is flat

Windscreen is scratched

Pass 26 Jan 2010 204,349 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 204,344 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 198,562 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 184,028 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 169,000 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 153,025 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 153,003 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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S782 BHJ is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S782 BHJ, 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 S782 BHJ registered?

S782 BHJ is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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