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L209 JVV

1993 Citroen Xantia

Grey Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

217,979 mi
Last recorded217,979 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL209 JVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 217,979 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 217,919 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 217,721 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 217,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 215,580 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 215,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 202,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 202,799 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 191,128 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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L209 JVV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L209 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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What year was L209 JVV registered?

L209 JVV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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