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VBZ 6312

1999 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,671 mi
Last recorded137,671 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBZ 6312
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 137,671 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 137,671 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

air bag light on

front brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2009 132,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 132,369 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 126,641 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 120,576 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 111,774 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 111,774 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VBZ 6312 is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VBZ 6312, 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 VBZ 6312 registered?

VBZ 6312 is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is VBZ 6312 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBZ 6312 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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