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L148 GHX

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,644 mi
Last recorded133,644 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 GHX
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2011 133,644 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 129,534 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

h/brake cables frayed

Pass 3 Apr 2009 124,622 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 119,615 miles

Oil leak

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

crack in front number plate

crack in nearside rear & offside front lens

slight crack in rear bumper

Fail 12 Mar 2008 119,600 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

crack in front number plate

crack in nearside rear & offside front lens

slight crack in rear bumper

Pass 6 Mar 2007 114,983 miles

n/s front shocker top slightly corroded not to excess

Pass 15 Oct 2005 113,852 miles

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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L148 GHX is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L148 GHX, 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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L148 GHX is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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