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X612 OVW

2001 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,479 mi
Last recorded96,479 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX612 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 96,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Window does not open. Front discs are excessively corroded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 91,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 91,489 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,068 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 90,067 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Aug 2011 90,048 miles

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

suspension fluid also used for braking sustem

Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,548 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear body damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,230 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,034 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 62,316 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 62,316 miles

Front 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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X612 OVW is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X612 OVW, 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 X612 OVW registered?

X612 OVW is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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