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L194 JAO

1993 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

192,084 mi
Last recorded192,084 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL194 JAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2008 192,084 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r door not opening

Pass 21 May 2007 80,221 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 80,221 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 173,875 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 173,875 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 161,359 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 161,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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L194 JAO is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L194 JAO, 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 L194 JAO registered?

L194 JAO is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L194 JAO safe to buy?

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