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V789 FLH

1999 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,975 mi
Last recorded158,975 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 FLH
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 158,975 miles

airbag light on

Fail 1 Nov 2012 158,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 24 Nov 2011 148,280 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 144,021 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 140,204 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 131,046 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake hoses cracked and perished

rear pads getting low

slightly lower reading on o/s/r service brake

Pass 3 Dec 2007 121,330 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 109,226 miles

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

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

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

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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V789 FLH is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V789 FLH, 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 V789 FLH registered?

V789 FLH is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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