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X356 WDM

2001 Citroen Xantia

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,605 mi
Last recorded176,605 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 WDM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 176,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 154,667 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 133,810 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 133,790 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 109,365 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 109,365 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 96,012 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 95,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 84,413 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 73,417 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 73,417 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

full brake overhaul

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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X356 WDM is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X356 WDM, 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 X356 WDM registered?

X356 WDM is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X356 WDM safe to buy?

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