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X526 SEJ

2001 Citroen Xantia

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,537 mi
Last recorded63,537 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 SEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,537 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 63,453 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,188 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 54,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,893 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,156 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,238 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 46,238 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,408 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,731 miles

abs ring heavly corrode n/s front

Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,421 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 31,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 27,044 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,603 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 22,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X526 SEJ is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X526 SEJ, 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 X526 SEJ registered?

X526 SEJ is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X526 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X526 SEJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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