MOT reliability
Citroen Xanti
4 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Citroen Xanti vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Citroen Xanti has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 153,454 miles.
4
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
6,196
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Citroen Xanti problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Citroen Xanti MOT tests:
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Other182%
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Steering5%
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Brakes3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Citroen Xanti pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2), Petrol (2)
Most common Citroen Xanti MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Citroen Xanti MOT tests:
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) (3 times)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) (2 times)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) (2 times)
- Both front suspension legs rubber hoses starting to perish. (2 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
- Offside suspension link rod top dust cover split. (2 times)
- front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated (2 times)
- LHM pump and pressure regulator valve assemblies slightly damp. (1 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (1 times)
Citroen Xanti pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 94,156 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 202,312 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 158,988 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 | 33% | 158,360 |
Citroen Xanti reliability FAQ
Across 4 Citroen Xanti vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Citroen Xanti MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h); Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b).
The typical Citroen Xanti in our data has covered around
153,454 miles.
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