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W178 XPP

1999 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,137 mi
Last recorded128,137 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xantia103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 XPP
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 128,137 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,710 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 124,086 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 124,086 miles

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 120,648 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 120,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 116,063 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 113,334 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 105,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,506 miles

slight oil leak on power steering/suspesion pump

Pass 28 Feb 2009 87,431 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 87,431 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 79,581 miles

pipe from hydraulic pump damp

Pass 21 Mar 2007 70,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 62,111 miles

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

plastic cover under engine bay

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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W178 XPP is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W178 XPP, 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 W178 XPP registered?

W178 XPP is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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