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X558 BFG

2001 Citroen Xantia

White Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,872 mi
Last recorded139,872 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX558 BFG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 139,872 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 133,323 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 127,373 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 120,761 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 112,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 106,819 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 106,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 101,742 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 101,730 miles

Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 92,067 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 91,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 91,567 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake needs adjusting; both front brake hoses outer caseings perished;

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,603 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight deterioration in hand brake cables

Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,009 miles

offside hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2005 40,129 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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X558 BFG is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X558 BFG, 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 X558 BFG registered?

X558 BFG is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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