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V98 FSU

1999 Citroen Xantia

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,677 mi
Last recorded143,677 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 FSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 143,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

suspension pipes rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2013 143,677 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

suspension pipes rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2012 135,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spare tyre defective

drivers door mirror damaged not affecting rear view

Pass 29 Oct 2011 126,354 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 118,731 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 112,429 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s washer jet inoperative

Pass 21 Oct 2008 104,734 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 99,128 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 90,858 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 84,673 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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V98 FSU is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V98 FSU, 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 V98 FSU registered?

V98 FSU is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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