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V985 FGC

1999 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,305 mi
Last recorded202,305 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 FGC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 202,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 201,884 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 201,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 201,167 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 201,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 195,774 miles

brake pipes and suspension pipes corroding

rear tyres on limit

Pass 20 Nov 2014 192,792 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 191,701 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 182,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 171,286 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 165,942 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 156,914 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 156,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 152,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 152,384 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 148,583 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 138,551 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 123,418 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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V985 FGC is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V985 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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V985 FGC is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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