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X286 CEX

2001 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,351 mi
Last recorded195,351 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 CEX
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 195,351 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 175,473 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 157,498 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 142,375 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 126,631 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 11 Dec 2007 104,730 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 81,957 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 64,787 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 64,787 miles

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

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

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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X286 CEX is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X286 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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What year was X286 CEX registered?

X286 CEX is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X286 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X286 CEX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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