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X379 YCG

2001 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,177 mi
Last recorded79,177 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 YCG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 79,177 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,138 miles

slight bind o/s/f wheel.

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm. both front anti-roll bar top boots loose. both front outer handbrake casings starting to break up.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,081 miles

o/s/f inner brake disc scored. sump shield fitted. airbag light on.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 49,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,433 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,738 miles

brake pedal slghtly spongy.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,185 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,495 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 13,296 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 YCG is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X379 YCG, 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 X379 YCG registered?

X379 YCG is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X379 YCG safe to buy?

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