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X838 USS

2001 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,877 mi
Last recorded106,877 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xantia90,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 USS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 106,877 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 106,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 99,480 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 99,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 93,290 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X838 USS is a 2001 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X838 USS, 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 X838 USS registered?

X838 USS is a 2001 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X838 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X838 USS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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