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L189 ANR

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

165,491 mi
Last recorded165,491 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 ANR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2008 165,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 171,730 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 171,696 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2007 169,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 166,892 miles

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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L189 ANR is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L189 ANR, 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 L189 ANR registered?

L189 ANR is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 November 1993.

Is L189 ANR safe to buy?

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