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L101 TEU

1993 Citroen Xantia

Purple Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,163 mi
Last recorded158,163 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 TEU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 158,163 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 153,464 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 153,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 146,640 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 146,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

oil leak from rear of engine

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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L101 TEU is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Purple with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L101 TEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L101 TEU registered?

L101 TEU is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L101 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L101 TEU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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