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W663 FHE

2000 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

159,751 mi
Last recorded159,751 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xantia101,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW663 FHE
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2010 159,751 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

o/s headlamp has water in it

Pass 16 Jul 2009 150,332 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 149,760 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

front plate tarnished

Pass 17 Jul 2008 136,588 miles

Slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2008 136,562 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2007 126,672 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 126,526 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 114,357 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 114,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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W663 FHE is a 2000 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,021 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 W663 FHE, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Xantia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W663 FHE is a 2000 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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