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X379 MDS

2001 Citroen Xantia

Blue Lpg 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,374 mi
Last recorded130,374 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 MDS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 130,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 May 2012 130,374 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 122,617 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 122,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 120,948 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 111,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 111,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 101,698 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 101,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 90,881 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 90,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2006 81,006 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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X379 MDS is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,761cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X379 MDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X379 MDS registered?

X379 MDS is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X379 MDS safe to buy?

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