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R317 DWK

1997 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,886 mi
Last recorded124,886 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xantia108,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 DWK
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2005 124,886 miles

Nearside 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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R317 DWK is a 1997 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 108,855 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R317 DWK, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R317 DWK registered?

R317 DWK is a 1997 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R317 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 DWK shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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