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S833 ESC

1999 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,673 mi
Last recorded155,673 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 ESC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 155,673 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 155,521 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 155,521 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 143,230 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 143,230 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 131,840 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 131,840 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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S833 ESC is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S833 ESC, 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 S833 ESC registered?

S833 ESC is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S833 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S833 ESC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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