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L149 AKN

1993 Citroen Xantia

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,062 mi
Last recorded130,062 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 AKN
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 130,062 miles

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2011 129,132 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,149 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 33,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside & offside front wheels in contact with handbrake cables

Pass 30 Sep 2009 122,504 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 122,504 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever reserve travel.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 119,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2008 119,372 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 115,442 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2007 115,442 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2006 108,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fluid in reservoir to high , leaking slightly

nsf gator detached from suspension leg

osf handbrake cable rubbing on inside of tyre

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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L149 AKN is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L149 AKN, 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 L149 AKN registered?

L149 AKN is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 October 1993.

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