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X338 EAJ

2001 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,894 mi
Last recorded151,894 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 EAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 151,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 138,600 miles

Front n/s outer sill damaged and corroded , alought not failable area advise attention

Front tyre walls poor condition and wearing on outer treads

N/S door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2014 138,600 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front n/s outer sill damaged and corroded , alought not failable area advise attention

Front tyre walls poor condition and wearing on outer treads

N/S door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2013 131,568 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Oil leak.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 131,568 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Oil leak.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 121,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

rear tyres cracking

slight play in offside wheel bearing

some parts of the underbody very dry

Fail 19 Jul 2012 121,580 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

rear tyres cracking

some parts of the underbody very dry

Pass 28 Jul 2011 112,272 miles

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

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

nsf sill holed

osf sill weak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,146 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,949 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 86,747 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 86,614 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,664 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 64,604 miles

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

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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X338 EAJ is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X338 EAJ, 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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X338 EAJ is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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