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L254 GTM

1993 Citroen Xantia

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

151,862 mi
Last recorded151,862 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL254 GTM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2009 151,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

drivers seat loose

front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

nearside rear hydraulic metal pipe corroded

signs of handbrake cables fouling against front tyres

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 29 Sep 2008 150,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brakes binding

both front inner wings / bump stop plates corroded

both front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings torn

considerable repair to offside rear suspension unit gaiter

coolant leaking

drivers seat mechanism faulty

headlamps slightly dim - unclear

nearside parking brake cable sits poorly in caliper

rear accumulator shows signs of leaking

some damage to vehicle

vehicle oily underneath

Fail 29 Sep 2008 150,972 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brakes binding

both front inner wings / bump stop plates corroded

both front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings torn

considerable repair to offside rear suspension unit gaiter

coolant leaking

drivers seat mechanism faulty

headlamps slightly dim - unclear

nearside parking brake cable sits poorly in caliper

rear accumulator shows signs of leaking

some damage to vehicle

vehicle oily underneath

Fail 25 Sep 2008 150,970 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brakes binding

both front inner wings / bump stop plates corroded

both front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings torn

coolant leaking

drivers seat mechanism faulty

headlamps slightly dim - unclear

nearside parking brake cable sits poorly in caliper

rear accumulator shows signs of leaking

some damage to vehicle

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 16 Oct 2006 141,902 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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L254 GTM is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L254 GTM, 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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L254 GTM is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 5 October 1993.

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