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L221 ANR

1993 Citroen Xantia

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,582 mi
Last recorded113,582 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 ANR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 113,582 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 113,582 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre is starting to perish on tread pattern

Pass 11 Mar 2009 111,098 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 111,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 109,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

disc pads cannot be seen properly

Pass 21 Feb 2008 109,319 miles

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

disc pads cannot be seen properly

Fail 14 Mar 2007 106,601 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

disc pads not visible

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2007 106,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

disc pads not visible

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2006 103,323 miles

rear disc pads cannpt be seen properly

Fail 15 Mar 2006 103,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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L221 ANR is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L221 ANR, 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 L221 ANR registered?

L221 ANR is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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