Citroen Xantia (2000)
2000 Citroen Xantia
CarHunch analysed 7,035 real MOT records for the 2000 Citroen Xantia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Citroën Xantia has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.6%, which is notably below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 18% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a meaningful concern for buyers considering an older example. Petrol and diesel variants perform identically at 71.6%, so fuel choice doesn't improve your odds here.
These Xantias average 106,700 miles, which is reasonable for a 24-year-old car, but the real issue is the failure load: expect an average of 2.75 failures per test, plus 8.9 minor advisories, suggesting aging components across the board rather than one critical weak point. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and hydraulic systems—the Xantia's known vulnerability areas—since the numbers reflect cumulative wear rather than one easily fixed fault.
What to check before buying a 2000 Citroen Xantia
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 (71%) | 4,992 | 71.7% | 2.88 |
| Petrol (29%) | 2,022 | 71.6% | 2.43 |
| LPG (0%) | 21 | 64.3% | 3.29 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Citroen Xantia 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 2000 Citroen Xantia vehicles fall between 87,014 and 136,798 miles.
2000 Citroen Xantia — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 83 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Citroen Xantia
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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43.6%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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42.1%
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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37.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26.3%
Oil leak
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24%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.5%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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