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L129 DNA

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

126,519 mi
Last recorded126,519 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 DNA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2006 126,519 miles

adv emmissions on idle very irratic but passed

adv nearside front track rod end boot split and leaking

adv nearside rear indicator faded slightly

adv power steering pump noisey

Fail 3 Nov 2006 126,263 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

adv handbrake cable missing on nearside front

adv nearside front track rod end boot split and leaking grease

adv power steering pump noisy

strong adv both front handbrake cables insecure and incorrectly routed resulting fouling on tyre sidewalls

strong adv exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2006 125,750 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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L129 DNA is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L129 DNA, 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 L129 DNA registered?

L129 DNA is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is L129 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L129 DNA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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