Citroen Xantia 1.9 Turbo D Sx (1998)
1998 Citroen Xantia 1.9 Turbo D Sx
CarHunch is tracking 161 1998 Citroen Xantia 1.9 Turbo D Sx vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1998 Citroën Xantia 1.9 Turbo D has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 60%, well below the UK average of 80%, which makes it a noticeably unreliable prospect for a 26-year-old car. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have recorded dangerous defects, so safety failures aren't the primary concern here.
At an average mileage of 157,807 miles, these Xantias are heavily used for their age, and the lack of recorded failures or advisories in the data is puzzling—it likely reflects small sample sizes and incomplete testing records rather than genuine robustness. If you're seriously considering one, have a trusted mechanic inspect the turbo diesel engine and suspension thoroughly, as Citroën's hydropneumatic system becomes expensive to maintain as these cars age.
We have 161 1998 Citroen Xantia 1.9 Turbo D Sx vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1998 Citroen Xantia 1.9 Turbo D Sx
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 160 | 0.6% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Citroen Xantia 1.9 Turbo D Sx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Citroen Xantia 1.9 Turbo D Sx vehicles fall between 157,807 and 157,807 miles.
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