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X298 HFJ

2001 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,166 mi
Last recorded93,166 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 HFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,166 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 93,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 87,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,099 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,975 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 75,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,112 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,082 miles

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

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

offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,569 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 56,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,773 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 46,772 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,005 miles

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

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

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

plastic cover missing from centre seat belt

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,342 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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X298 HFJ is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X298 HFJ, 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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X298 HFJ is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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