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X784 MDS

2001 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,089 mi
Last recorded131,089 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX784 MDS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 131,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 127,263 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 123,244 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 123,244 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 118,190 miles

n/'s cv boot

Fail 1 May 2009 118,190 miles

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

n/'s cv boot

Pass 9 Apr 2008 112,885 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 112,885 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 104,644 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 104,644 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 100,216 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 100,216 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2006 99,920 miles

nearside steering rack end has slight play

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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X784 MDS 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 61.5%.

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 X784 MDS, 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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X784 MDS is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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