MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,671 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear light clusters cracked
both wipers worn and o/s split
suspension reservoir damp
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
both wipers worn and o/s split
suspension reservoir damp
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear light clusters cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s wiper blade split
o/s/r suspension billows damp
top of fluid reservoir damp
VARIOUS OIL LEAKS NOTED.DAMPNESS ND GRREN RESIDUE NOTED AT O/S/R SUSPENSION BELLOWS AND FRONT ACCUMULATOR UNIT..EXHAUST BLOW NOTED..MANIFOLD AREA???..FRONT EXHAUST PIPE POOR JOINT..REAR SUSPENSION SITS LOW.ADVISE FULL INSPECTION OF ALL BRAKE PADS..PB
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
VARIOUS OIL LEAKS NOTED.DAMPNESS ND GRREN RESIDUE NOTED AT O/S/R SUSPENSION BELLOWS AND FRONT ACCUMULATOR UNIT..EXHAUST BLOW NOTED..MANIFOLD AREA???..FRONT EXHAUST PIPE POOR JOINT..REAR SUSPENSION SITS LOW.ADVISE FULL INSPECTION OF ALL BRAKE PADS..PB
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
susp slightly soft;front discs have slight runout
both rear tyres low on inner edges
chip in screen
n/s/r lense cracked
o/s track rod end slight play
o/s wiper split
oil leak poss from dip stick
slight blow from centre exhaust
slight fluid leak from lhm tank
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres low on inner edges
chip in screen
n/s/r lense cracked
o/s track rod end slight play
o/s wiper split
oil leak poss from dip stick
slight blow from centre exhaust
slight fluid leak from lhm tank
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre has a small split in sidewall.offside track rod end cover split..centre exhaust starting to leak,n/s/rear lens cracked...
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre has a small split in sidewall.offside track rod end cover split..centre exhaust starting to leak,n/s/rear lens cracked...
some wear noted in both lower suspension arm [p] bushings//n/s/f tyre edge worn//the suspension accumulator unit is noisy in operation...also slight leak of green fluid...
advise high front brake imbalance noted..just in mot limits..advise brake warning wire[n/s/f] close to wheel rim..
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xantia?
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L188 VAG is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 L188 VAG, 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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L188 VAG is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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