1999 Citroen Xantia MOT Results

Citroen Xantia, registered in 1999

52.7% pass rate

from 3,395 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(12% better than other 1999 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xantia is unusually good or bad.

26% fail on Lighting and signalling (9.8% better than other 1999 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Registration plate
- 6.7% fail on Position lamps
  - 5.5% fail on Front lamps
  - 0.97% fail on Rear lamps
  - 0.24% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.029% fail on Switch
- 6.4% fail on Direction indicators (74% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 6.4% fail on Flashing type (74% worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 3.4% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 2.3% fail on Individual lamps (35% worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
    - 0.12% fail on Switch
- 6.0% fail on Stop lamp
- 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 1999 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Headlamps (26% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Headlamp (25% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.059% fail on Matched pair
- 1.0% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.91% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.15% fail on Tell tale
- 0.44% fail on Horn
- 0.27% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.18% fail on Switch
  - 0.059% fail on Lamp
  - 0.029% fail on Tell tale
- 0.029% fail on Rear reflectors
18% fail on Suspension (21% better than other 1999 cars)
- 6.7% fail on Fluid suspension (152 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Operation (323 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Suspension unit (59 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.97% fail on Pipes (223 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Accumulator (388 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.50% fail on Other components (237 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Levelling valve (270 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.088% fail on Bellows (406 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Suspension arms
  - 5.1% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.12% fail on Attachment
- 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 3.0% fail on Linkage
  - 0.53% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.12% fail on Condition
  - 0.029% fail on Attachment
- 1.7% fail on Front suspension joints
- 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas (50% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.85% fail on Component mounting (68% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.85% fail on Subframe mounting
- 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Front drive shafts (81% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 1.0% fail on Constant velocity joints (81% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.029% fail on Couplings
- 0.71% fail on Shock absorbers (58% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.71% fail on Condition (58% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings (69% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.50% fail on Rear (65% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Front (72% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Gas suspension (80 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Operation (406 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.059% fail on Suspension unit (26 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Pipes
- 0.15% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.15% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.029% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Bonded suspension
  - 0.059% fail on Condition
  - 0.059% fail on Attachment (18 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.088% fail on Radius arms
  - 0.088% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.088% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.059% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.029% fail on Attachment
- 0.088% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.029% fail on Condition
  - 0.029% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.029% fail on Attachment
- 0.029% fail on General condition
17% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 1999 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Brake performance (32% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Front wheels
  - 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (75% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Rear wheels (60% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 1999 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Hydraulic systems (27% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 5.9% fail on Components (28% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 3.7% fail on Hoses (82% worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 2.1% fail on Pipes (62% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.35% fail on Reservoirs (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.059% fail on Servos
    - 0.029% fail on Pump
    - 0.029% fail on Valves
  - 0.44% fail on Leaks
  - 0.059% fail on Operation
- 2.8% fail on Hub components
  - 1.6% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.1% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.24% fail on Brake calipers
  - 0.029% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.029% fail on Brake back plates
- 2.8% fail on ABS (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Parking brake (42% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.97% fail on Condition (42% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Fitment
- 0.41% fail on Mechanical components
  - 0.41% fail on Cable
- 0.32% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.21% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.21% fail on Pedal
    - 0.21% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on Full power hydraulic systems (62 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Operation (253 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Warning
- 0.029% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.029% fail on Operation
- 0.029% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.029% fail on Operation
12% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 6.5% fail on Wipers
- 6.2% fail on Washers (32% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Windscreen
- 0.56% fail on Mirrors
- 0.088% fail on Bonnet
8.8% fail on Fuel and exhaust (29% better than other 1999 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Exhaust system (31% better than other 1999 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Turbo (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Non turbo
- 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Catalyst (65% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.53% fail on System
  - 0.44% fail on Cap
  - 0.21% fail on Tank
  - 0.088% fail on Pipe
  - 0.059% fail on Hose
8.7% fail on Tyres (23% better than other 1999 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Tread depth (27% better than other 1999 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Condition
- 0.29% fail on Size / type
- 0.088% fail on Valve stem
7.1% fail on Steering (33% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Steering system (39% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 4.4% fail on Track rod end (35% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Steering rack (92% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.18% fail on Free play
    - 0.18% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.18% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.088% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.029% fail on Other components
    - 0.029% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.68% fail on Power steering
  - 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.18% fail on Operation
  - 0.12% fail on Rams (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Other components
  - 0.059% fail on Pump
  - 0.029% fail on Drive system
- 0.15% fail on Steering operation
- 0.059% fail on Steering control
  - 0.059% fail on Steering column
2.5% fail on Seat belts (27% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas (48% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Condition
- 0.32% fail on Requirements (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
2.4% fail on Body and structure
- 0.97% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.97% fail on Drivers (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Body condition (51% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Spare wheel (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Vehicle structure (63% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Chassis (63% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Doors
  - 0.15% fail on Passengers other (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.088% fail on Passengers front
  - 0.029% fail on Drivers
- 0.059% fail on Body security
- 0.029% fail on Load security
  - 0.029% fail on Tailgate
1.3% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate
0.18% fail on Road wheels (71% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.029% fail on Attachment
0.12% fail on Towbars
- 0.12% fail on Towbar (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)

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