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X731 NOJ

2001 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,998 mi
Last recorded168,998 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX731 NOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 168,998 miles

slight play in n/s drop link///front pads low ///n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Jun 2009 168,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s drop link///front pads low ///n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2008 161,170 miles

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

brake pads look low

damage to body work

damage to rear near side light

Pass 16 May 2007 153,120 miles

Same as previous vt32

Fail 14 May 2007 153,117 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pipes and fuel pipes covered by plastic

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres worn on edges

Plastic covers in engine bay

Suspension pipes corroded

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

Pass 10 May 2006 137,831 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 137,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Advise corrosion on underside of vehicle. †

Can't see much under the bonnet due to plastic covers everywhere.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X731 NOJ is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X731 NOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X731 NOJ registered?

X731 NOJ is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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