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L127 VGJ

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,845 mi
Last recorded84,845 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL127 VGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2012 84,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 84,845 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,812 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 84,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 84,600 miles

Front suspension has reduced damping effect

Rear suspension stiff

Fail 22 Jan 2010 84,600 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front suspension has reduced damping effect

Rear suspension stiff

Fail 29 Jan 2009 84,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 84,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 83,647 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 83,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 83,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 82,223 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 82,153 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear light lense cracked

slight dampness around rear suspension load valve

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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L127 VGJ is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L127 VGJ, 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 L127 VGJ registered?

L127 VGJ is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is L127 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L127 VGJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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