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X426 KVC

2001 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,216 mi
Last recorded126,216 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX426 KVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 126,216 miles

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

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

centre section of exhaust corroded

front windscreen wipers slightly smear

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perrished

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre outer side wall perrished

play to the steeering rack on the o/s and n/s

Fail 31 Jan 2009 126,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

centre section of exhaust corroded

front windscreen wipers slightly smear

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perrished

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre outer side wall perrished

play to the steeering rack on the o/s and n/s

Pass 19 Jan 2008 106,499 miles

slight binding to n/s/f brake

slight play to o/s/f steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2008 106,499 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight binding to n/s/f brake

slight play to o/s/f steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2007 81,124 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 81,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s rear tyre on 1.6mm and nail in tread

Pass 17 Jan 2006 63,535 miles

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

cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items

Fail 17 Jan 2006 63,533 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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X426 KVC is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X426 KVC, 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 X426 KVC registered?

X426 KVC is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 7 February 2001.

Is X426 KVC safe to buy?

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