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L205 JVV

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,421 mi
Last recorded115,421 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 JVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 115,421 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 115,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise clutch pedal very high

Advise oil leak on back of engine

Advise security of nearside front outer Cv boot

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 110,523 miles

Advise condition of front handbrake cables

Advise underbody corrosion all over underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2009 110,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Advise condition of front handbrake cables

Advise underbody corrosion all over underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2008 106,097 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front headlamp aim borderline .

Pass 16 Jan 2007 101,840 miles

crack in front number plate borderline .

unable to check rear pads .

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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L205 JVV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L205 JVV, 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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L205 JVV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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