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V98 HJN

1999 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,248 mi
Last recorded156,248 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 HJN
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 156,248 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

o/s/r door dont open

o/s/r tyre wall scrubbed and perishing

Fail 12 Jul 2011 156,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

o/s/r door dont open

o/s/r tyre wall scrubbed and perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2010 144,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 134,540 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 134,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate deteriorating

suspension leveling valve damp at rear

Pass 18 Jul 2008 126,753 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 126,752 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brakes poor

Pass 11 Jul 2007 119,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 114,587 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 HJN is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V98 HJN, 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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V98 HJN is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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