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X231 ASF

2001 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,434 mi
Last recorded158,434 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 ASF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 158,434 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 158,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 131,150 miles

Battery insecure

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED. FAULTY DOOR LOCKS. N/S/F HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER COVER SPLIT. BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 21 Dec 2009 107,278 miles

HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER COVERS SPLIT.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 107,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER COVERS SPLIT.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 81,933 miles

POS, BATTERY TERMINAL BROKEN. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON. REAR SILENCER CORRODED. SLIGHT BRAKE BIND AT O/S/R. O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER COVER SPLIT

Fail 26 Nov 2008 81,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

POS, BATTERY TERMINAL BROKEN. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON. REAR SILENCER CORRODED. SLIGHT BRAKE BIND AT O/S/R. O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER COVER SPLIT

Fail 20 Nov 2007 57,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEVEL LOW. O/S/R & N/S/F TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 57,983 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW. O/S/R & N/S/F TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,317 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 40,317 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED.SPARE TYRE FLAT,ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED

Fail 7 Oct 2006 40,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED. O/S/F HEADLIGHT CHIPPED

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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X231 ASF is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X231 ASF, 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 X231 ASF registered?

X231 ASF is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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