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X551 WMS

2001 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

242,532 mi
Last recorded242,532 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 WMS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 242,532 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 228,395 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 211,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 195,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 179,097 miles

exhaust tail pipe (corrosion)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 155,390 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 135,878 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 135,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 123,377 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 123,377 miles

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 108,712 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 108,712 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 89,149 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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X551 WMS is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X551 WMS, 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 X551 WMS registered?

X551 WMS is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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