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X491 AEX

2001 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,675 mi
Last recorded183,675 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 AEX
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 183,675 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

plastic wheel trims fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 183,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

plastic wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2014 175,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 175,185 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 167,791 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 167,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 161,653 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 156,961 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 149,580 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 149,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 142,588 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 135,372 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,627 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,252 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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X491 AEX is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Blue 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 X491 AEX, 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 X491 AEX registered?

X491 AEX is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X491 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X491 AEX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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