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L196 VAG

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,310 mi
Last recorded57,310 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 VAG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,310 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 57,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,736 miles

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

rear boot wont open

rear tyres cracking

slight bind on o/s front wheel

Fail 26 Jun 2008 45,736 miles

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

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

rear boot wont open

rear tyres cracking

slight bind on o/s front wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2007 42,235 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,319 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2006 40,319 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak

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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L196 VAG is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L196 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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What year was L196 VAG registered?

L196 VAG is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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