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X217 EJR

2001 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,235 mi
Last recorded153,235 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX217 EJR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 153,235 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 153,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 148,827 miles

front exhaust starting to leak.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 148,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front exhaust starting to leak, near side anti-roll bar link worn.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 142,378 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 142,376 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 135,363 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 135,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 128,922 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 122,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 122,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 111,598 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 91,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 87,400 miles

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

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

warning light on dash.(stop).!!!

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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X217 EJR is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X217 EJR, 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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X217 EJR is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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