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X297 SPU

2001 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,335 mi
Last recorded145,335 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 SPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 145,335 miles

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

hand brake cable slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2010 145,333 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

hand brake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2009 135,960 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 135,960 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 128,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 121,440 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 110,366 miles

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

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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X297 SPU is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 X297 SPU, 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 X297 SPU registered?

X297 SPU is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X297 SPU safe to buy?

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