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S974 MBW

1999 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,494 mi
Last recorded140,494 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 MBW
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 140,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

unable to view rear calipers or pads due to being completely covered by dirtshield inside and wheel outside.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 130,868 miles

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

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

s.r.s warning light on

Fail 11 Apr 2012 130,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

s.r.s warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 108,430 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 105,270 miles

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2009 101,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 93,467 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 93,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise both front flexy hoses perished

advise handbrake travel is long

advise o/s wiper blade split

advise o/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise temp repair to n/s/r lens

Fail 30 Nov 2007 93,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 84,247 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 77,585 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 77,585 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside 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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S974 MBW is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S974 MBW, 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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S974 MBW is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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