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A11 VSX

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,367 mi
Last recorded103,367 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hydraulic suspension components at front damp

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2018 103,367 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cooling fan not working

hydraulic suspension components at front damp

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension strut boots displaced

handbrake cable outer cracked

main hydraulic pump and sphere damp

nearside rear brake noisy

offside tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Sep 2017 101,843 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension strut boots displaced

handbrake cable outer cracked

main hydraulic pump and sphere damp

nearside rear brake noisy

offside tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 99,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 97,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system badly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 95,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

The rear exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2014 95,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

The rear exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,295 miles

All suspension Spheres are due for replacement

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 93,295 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

The nearside rear tyre has slight distortion

there is a slight leak of suspension fluid

Pass 6 Sep 2011 87,450 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight leak hydraulic fluid

Pass 21 Sep 2010 84,014 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 83,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 79,721 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 73,627 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,462 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 40,700 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xantia?

Based on 477,392 MOT tests across 86,229 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
86,229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,863
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 18,855
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement 15,859
Stop lamp not working 15,639
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,605
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A11 VSX is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1993 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 118,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xantia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 VSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xantia typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 VSX registered?

A11 VSX is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 12 November 1993.

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