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L259 HGS

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,669 mi
Last recorded154,669 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 HGS
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 154,669 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

accumulator slightly leaking

coolant leak (possible water pump)

front pads could not be seen

rear pads could not be seen

Pass 9 Mar 2010 146,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 6 Mar 2010 146,442 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 14 Apr 2009 144,179 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 144,179 miles
Fail 24 May 2008

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 May 2007 142,599 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 142,599 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 127,687 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 127,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L259 HGS is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L259 HGS, 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 L259 HGS registered?

L259 HGS is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is L259 HGS safe to buy?

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