CarVerify

Free Car Check

X526 CAJ

2001 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,721 mi
Last recorded48,721 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 CAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 48,721 miles

advise power steering pipes rusted

advise trailer socket n/s indicator is not working (from april this will be a MOT failer)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 48,721 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

advise power steering pipes rusted

advise trailer socket n/s indicator is not working (from april this will be a MOT failer)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 45,315 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,311 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,187 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 36,327 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
Full Citroen Xantia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X526 CAJ is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X526 CAJ, 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

How do I check the history of X526 CAJ?

You can check the full history of X526 CAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X526 CAJ registered?

X526 CAJ is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X526 CAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X526 CAJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X526 CAJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X526 CAJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.