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K678 YMO

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

104,933 mi
Last recorded104,933 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK678 YMO
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2014 104,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 98,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 98,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,132 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 93,132 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,189 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 79,547 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 79,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,513 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 76,513 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 76,487 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 76,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 72,006 miles

Front drop links have slight play.

Suspension has slight movement, advise all four suspension spheres.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 72,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front drop links have slight play.

Suspension has slight movement, advise all four suspension spheres.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 66,450 miles

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

Front flexi brake hoses have slight cracking.

Front suspension anti roll bar links are worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 66,450 miles

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

Front flexi brake hoses have slight cracking.

Front suspension anti roll bar links are worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 61,090 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 60,996 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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K678 YMO is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K678 YMO, 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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K678 YMO is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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