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K171 LGY

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,930 mi
Last recorded8,930 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 LGY
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 8,930 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

engine running poor

handbrake cables in poor condition

heavy enginr oil leaks

n/s number plate temp secured

rear number plate starting to discolour

suspension components heavily corroded.

dampness around drivers carpet and pedal box.. no fault found at time of test.

Fail 19 Jun 2010 89,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2009 87,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,435 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2008 84,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2007 80,724 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 80,724 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

heavy engine oil leaks

off side cfront shock slightly damp

off side front wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow from rear box joint

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,374 miles

near side front wiper blade in poor condition

off side front brake hose starting to perish

off side front shock damp

slight engine oil leaks

slight exhaust blow from rear box join

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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K171 LGY is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K171 LGY, 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 K171 LGY registered?

K171 LGY is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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