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L243 TWS

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,931 mi
Last recorded163,931 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 TWS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 163,931 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 162,638 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 162,632 miles

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 160,488 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 160,416 miles

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 May 2007 160,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 158,325 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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L243 TWS is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L243 TWS, 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 L243 TWS registered?

L243 TWS is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 2 December 1993.

Is L243 TWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L243 TWS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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