1997 Citroen Xantia 1.9L Diesel · R322 DWK
1997 Citroen Xantia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 11,094 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XANTIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R322 DWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2008
- 11,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R322 DWK Mileage History
- 16/08/200698,375 mi
- 17/08/200698,375 mi
- 13/08/2007105,682 mi+7,307 mi
- 10/07/200811,094 mi-94,588 mi
- 12/07/200811,094 mi
Average of roughly -45,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R322 DWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Citroen Xantia (R322 DWK) between August 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”.
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