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X504 AEX

2001 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,165 mi
Last recorded98,165 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX504 AEX
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 98,165 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 98,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 98,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

oil at minimum, suspension faulty, n/s wing mirror broken, drivers window broken, oil leak on gearbox, fuel tank damp

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,214 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge, attention required soon. Front brake pads worn to minimum, attention required soon. Nearside rear tyre perished, slight play in steering rack.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 92,214 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on edge, attention required soon. Front brake pads worn to minimum, attention required soon. Nearside rear tyre perished, slight play in steering rack.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,404 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,310 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 81,392 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 81,384 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,972 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,145 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,896 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 56,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 55,611 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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X504 AEX is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X504 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 X504 AEX registered?

X504 AEX is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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