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K857 VDG

1993 Citroen Xantia

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,419 mi
Last recorded106,419 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK857 VDG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 106,419 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 104,512 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 104,510 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 101,169 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 101,169 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 99,691 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 99,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K857 VDG is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K857 VDG, 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 K857 VDG registered?

K857 VDG is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 7 June 1993.

Is K857 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K857 VDG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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