MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and possibly inner tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Possibly inner tie rod also (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and close to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable, may not have gone through ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre getting close to the limit
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on the metal backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre getting close to the limit
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F track rod end has play
N/S/R brake pipe corroded
O/S/F droplink bar has play
++ADVISE VERY STRONG++ FRONT SUSPENSION SPHERES VERY WEAK RECOMMEND IMMEADIATE REPLACEMENT++
rear subframe mount's noisy and worn resulting in nearly excessive movement
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
++ADVISE VERY STRONG++ FRONT SUSPENSION SPHERES VERY WEAK RECOMMEND IMMEADIATE REPLACEMENT++
rear subframe mount's noisy and worn resulting in nearly excessive movement
advise strong both rear tyres badly perrished and split close to cords
air bag/fuel lights illuminated on dash
nearside front sphere getting weak
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
offside front handbrake outer cable worn
offside rear brake binding on slightly
rear number plate starting to de-laminate
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
offside front handbrake outer cable worn
offside rear brake binding on slightly
rear number plate starting to de-laminate
engine under tray fitted not allowing inspection
nearside and offside rear brake performance low
possible leak from power steering pump (not able to see under tray fitted) recommend inspection
rear number plate badly detiorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine under tray fitted not allowing inspection
nearside and offside rear brake performance low
possible leak from power steering pump (not able to see under tray fitted) recommend inspection
rear number plate badly detiorated
advise strong nearside front tyre just above limit recommend replacement
front brake imbalance11%
rear number plate badly detiorated
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise strong nearside front tyre just above limit recommend replacement
front brake imbalance11%
rear number plate badly detiorated
rear number plate detiorated recommend replacement
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake imbalance 11%
nearside front wishbone rear bush detiorated and slight movement
How Reliable is the Citroen Xantia?
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W733 VAW is a 1999 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W733 VAW, 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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W733 VAW is a 1999 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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