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S820 VVG

1999 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,318 mi
Last recorded155,318 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 VVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 155,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 155,313 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 154,736 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 154,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 151,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 151,164 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn bolt loose) (hockey stick (2.5.C.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 140,976 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 140,976 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 134,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 126,539 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 9 Jun 2012 120,983 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 111,965 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

oil leak

rear tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 18 May 2010 102,893 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 29 May 2009 92,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 80,169 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,833 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 68,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 58,651 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 45,800 miles

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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S820 VVG is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S820 VVG, 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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S820 VVG is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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