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V979 DLF

1999 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,325 mi
Last recorded139,325 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 DLF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 139,325 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 139,321 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 133,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 133,068 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 133,020 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 133,020 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 132,926 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 132,926 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 132,628 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 132,628 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 131,887 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 131,883 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 130,539 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 126,632 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 120,478 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 113,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,942 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 107,379 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 100,925 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,178 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 85,691 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 79,148 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 70,163 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 61,662 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)

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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V979 DLF is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V979 DLF, 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 V979 DLF registered?

V979 DLF is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V979 DLF shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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