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X789 FLK

2001 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

175,196 mi
Last recorded175,196 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 FLK
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2022 175,196 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 174,182 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear support bushes slightly perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2020 172,443 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer c.v boot clip slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 167,971 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 167,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front outer c.v boot loose

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 160,904 miles

corrosion on centre section of exhaust

Fail 3 Jul 2018 160,562 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion on centre section of exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2017 155,239 miles

Movement in right hand front lower ball joint

corrosion on rear section and rear silencer

front pads low

small hole in right hand outer c.v boot

Fail 18 Jul 2017 155,234 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on rear section and rear silencer

front pads low

small hole in right hand outer c.v boot

Pass 26 Jul 2016 145,819 miles

Offside Front c.v boot loose

centre section of exhaust corroded at rear

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 13 Jul 2016 145,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front c.v boot loose

centre section of exhaust corroded at rear

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 24 Jul 2015 140,132 miles

Rear number plate delaminated

Slight leak from left hand front suspension

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Jul 2015 140,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nail in right hand rear tyre

Rear number plate delaminated

Slight leak from left hand front suspension

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2014 131,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 131,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 118,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt warning light on

Wiper blades perishing

Fail 19 Jul 2013 118,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt warning light on

Wiper blades perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 107,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 98,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,559 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 96,015 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 85,654 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 74,939 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 65,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 53,598 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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X789 FLK is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X789 FLK, 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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X789 FLK is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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