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X301 RTW

2001 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,203 mi
Last recorded76,203 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX301 RTW
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 76,203 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 76,203 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,241 miles

o/s /n/s rear tyres slightly cracked/perished on inside walls

Fail 1 Feb 2017 74,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s /n/s rear tyres slightly cracked/perished on inside walls

Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 71,042 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,425 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 69,147 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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,832 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,162 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 65,162 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,669 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,889 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,399 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 50,399 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,597 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,575 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,978 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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X301 RTW is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X301 RTW, 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 X301 RTW registered?

X301 RTW is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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