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V979 FGC

1999 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,948 mi
Last recorded147,948 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 FGC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 147,948 miles

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

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

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

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

battery loose

fluid suspension units have light misting of oil

slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 7 Dec 2015 147,784 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on interior mirror (8.3.1e)

battery loose

slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Nov 2014 137,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 129,630 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 129,630 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 121,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 121,587 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 121,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 112,446 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear light lens broken and repaired with red tape

Fail 28 Aug 2009 112,320 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 99,352 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2008 99,352 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2007 88,216 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2007 88,173 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,847 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 78,847 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FGC is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V979 FGC, 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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V979 FGC is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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