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L162 STJ

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,505 mi
Last recorded157,505 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 STJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 157,505 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear outer sidelight not working

offside front lens cover missing no white light

Pass 26 Sep 2008 152,198 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 152,196 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 147,364 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 142,579 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 139,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2005 139,256 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 STJ is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red 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 L162 STJ, 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 STJ registered?

L162 STJ is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 21 October 1993.

Is L162 STJ safe to buy?

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