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L188 VAG

1993 Citroen Xantia

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,671 mi
Last recorded113,671 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 VAG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 113,671 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 113,599 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 111,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 108,258 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 108,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 105,006 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 104,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 101,502 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 101,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 97,984 miles

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...

Fail 12 Mar 2009 97,915 miles

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...

Pass 19 Mar 2008 94,008 miles

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...

Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,699 miles

advise high front brake imbalance noted..just in mot limits..advise brake warning wire[n/s/f] close to wheel rim..

Fail 2 Apr 2007 88,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 83,237 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 83,237 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 83,098 miles

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?

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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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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