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L221 WDG

1993 Citroen Xantia

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,567 mi
Last recorded156,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 WDG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 156,567 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

o/s/r tyre starting to perish,advise changing.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 151,590 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear discs slightly rusty due to lack of use.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 143,717 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 133,436 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 133,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 8 Jun 2006 119,300 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 119,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 WDG is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L221 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

L221 WDG is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L221 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L221 WDG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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