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X277 CEX

2001 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,492 mi
Last recorded174,492 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX277 CEX
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 174,492 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat height lever faulty

foot brake pedal travel

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 174,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch, within 30cms of suspension strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat height lever faulty

foot brake pedal travel

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 168,215 miles

emissions close to limit

engine oil leak

rear suspension damping weak

rear suspension pipes corroded

steering system has slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2014 160,603 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 160,603 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 157,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 157,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 154,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 151,256 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 140,317 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 125,959 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 112,262 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 95,416 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 79,343 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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X277 CEX 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 78.6%.

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 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 X277 CEX, 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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X277 CEX is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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