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L156 DBU

1993 Citroen Xantia

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,940 mi
Last recorded171,940 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 DBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2007 171,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 157,701 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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L156 DBU is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L156 DBU, 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 L156 DBU registered?

L156 DBU is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is L156 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L156 DBU shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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