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X553 OER

2001 Citroen Xantia

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,142 mi
Last recorded101,142 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 OER
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,142 miles

Air bag light on.

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 101,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre has cut to tread

Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,352 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 88,598 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 88,598 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 83,554 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 76,772 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,603 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,847 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 54,613 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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X553 OER is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X553 OER, 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 X553 OER registered?

X553 OER is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X553 OER safe to buy?

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