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S802 DAX

1999 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,720 mi
Last recorded155,720 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS802 DAX
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 155,720 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 155,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 152,929 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 152,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 149,552 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 149,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 149,650 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 145,102 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 141,765 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 141,765 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspect front pads low///front discs corroded///rear pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2009 135,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 135,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 124,691 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 124,691 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 114,923 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 114,923 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 103,613 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 103,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S802 DAX is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S802 DAX, 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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S802 DAX is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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