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L164 BKL

1993 Citroen Xantia

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,547 mi
Last recorded174,547 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL164 BKL
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 174,547 miles

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

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

offside front fog light lens broken

Fail 17 Jan 2011

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

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

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

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

offside front fog light lens broken

Pass 22 Jan 2010 168,167 miles

front flexi hoses perished

front shocks damp

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2010

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front flexi hoses perished

front shocks damp

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 157,524 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

possible lhm fluid leak from front main pressure sphere

Pass 10 Jan 2008 146,211 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

damp around front main pressure sphere

possible diesel leak

Fail 10 Jan 2008 146,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

damp around front main pressure sphere

possible diesel leak

Pass 9 Jan 2007 134,691 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 134,689 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

damp around power steering pump and front main pressure sphere

parking brake cable outer casings split

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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L164 BKL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L164 BKL, 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 L164 BKL registered?

L164 BKL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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