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L162 SOR

1993 Citroen Xantia

Gold Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,100 mi
Last recorded63,100 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 SOR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,100 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,486 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,414 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,987 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 58,987 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

both front head lamps patterns poor

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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L162 SOR is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Gold with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L162 SOR, 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 L162 SOR registered?

L162 SOR is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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