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S785 DTO

1999 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,979 mi
Last recorded101,979 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 DTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2012 101,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 99,140 miles

OSR Tyre wearing on edge

Slight play NSF lower ball joint

Small hole in rear silencer

Pass 5 Feb 2011 93,217 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 88,917 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 85,453 miles

FRONT SPOT LIGHTS NOT WORKING

SLIGHT CHIP IN SCREEN

SLIGHT CORROSION ON OSF BRAKE AND SUSPENSION PIPE

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM

TYRE READINGS †FRONT OS 8MM NS 8MM †REAR OS 6MM NS 5MM

Fail 13 Mar 2006 85,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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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S785 DTO is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S785 DTO, 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 S785 DTO registered?

S785 DTO is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S785 DTO safe to buy?

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