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V974 FCF

1999 Citroen Xantia

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,167 mi
Last recorded62,167 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 FCF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 62,167 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 62,051 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,593 miles

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

offside rear suspension joint is damp

Fail 30 Apr 2015 58,593 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear suspension joint is damp

Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,224 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,688 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 52,299 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2010 50,920 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 46,382 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,089 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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V974 FCF is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V974 FCF, 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 V974 FCF registered?

V974 FCF is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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