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X801 FFB

2001 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,553 mi
Last recorded127,553 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX801 FFB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 127,553 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,012 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 127,012 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 118,621 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 114,815 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 114,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,787 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 109,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,346 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 80,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,575 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 75,631 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 75,631 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,316 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 66,269 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 63,114 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 63,114 miles

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

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

excessive fluid leak on bottom engine cover

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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X801 FFB is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X801 FFB, 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 X801 FFB registered?

X801 FFB is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 6 January 2001.

Is X801 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X801 FFB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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