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V998 FDY

1999 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,077 mi
Last recorded157,077 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 FDY
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 157,077 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 153,864 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 153,864 miles

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 150,960 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 150,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 147,620 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 147,604 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 145,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 139,309 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 134,363 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 134,359 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 125,791 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 113,893 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 103,140 miles

rear brake compensator looks damp

Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,446 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 85,828 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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V998 FDY is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V998 FDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V998 FDY registered?

V998 FDY is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V998 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V998 FDY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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