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L228 GYO

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,320 mi
Last recorded137,320 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 GYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2008 137,320 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 137,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Dec 2006 132,913 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 129,863 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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L228 GYO is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L228 GYO, 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 L228 GYO registered?

L228 GYO is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L228 GYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L228 GYO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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