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X181 HFJ

2001 Citroen Xantia

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,593 mi
Last recorded103,593 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 HFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 103,593 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 103,589 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 90,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 86,673 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 86,673 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 78,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 78,488 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 67,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 67,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,399 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,445 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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X181 HFJ is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 90,486 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 X181 HFJ, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Xantia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X181 HFJ registered?

X181 HFJ is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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