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L210 EJO

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,975 mi
Last recorded75,975 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL210 EJO
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,975 miles

number plates in poor condition

rear lights fadded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 75,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

number plates in poor condition

rear lights fadded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,932 miles

all suspension pipes corroded

number plates in poor condition

rear light clusters fadded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,903 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,614 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 75,600 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,454 miles

Both front tyres are worn unevenly

Both number plates are delaminating

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust is leaking

Rear suspension spheres are beginning to corrode

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Ticking noise from engine bay

Fail 3 Jul 2013 75,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both front tyres are worn unevenly

Both number plates are delaminating

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust is leaking

Rear suspension spheres are beginning to corrode

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Ticking noise from engine bay

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,341 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,526 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 74,519 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both rear tyres perished

Both reg plates starting to delaminate

Dust covers loose on both front suspension units

NSF Wing insecure at bottom

OSF Drop link has slight play

Rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 74,442 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 74,442 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front indicator in poor condition

offside outer handbrake cover split

performance of suspension spheres just ok for mot

Fail 29 Jun 2009 74,265 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front indicator in poor condition

offside outer handbrake cover split

performance of suspension spheres just ok for mot

Pass 25 Jun 2008 73,730 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 68,942 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 67,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,962 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 67,225 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L210 EJO is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L210 EJO, 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 L210 EJO registered?

L210 EJO is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 13 October 1993.

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