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L116 PMA

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

142,731 mi
Last recorded142,731 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 PMA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 142,731 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 142,723 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 137,448 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 137,326 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 132,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2006 131,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

very slight missing of oil on front suspension accumulator

Fail 4 Oct 2005 121,648 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

drivers seat belt stalk casing cracked - does n ot impare operation

nearside handbrake cable outer casing cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2005 121,648 miles

drivers seat belt stalk casing cracked - does n ot impare operation

nearside handbrake cable outer casing cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2005 121,330 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Drivers seat belt stalk casing cracked - does not impare operation

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing cracked

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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L116 PMA is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L116 PMA, 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 L116 PMA registered?

L116 PMA is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L116 PMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L116 PMA shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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