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L262 TUF

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

312,811 mi
Last recorded312,811 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL262 TUF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2015 312,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s bonnet hinge broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch stiff

cover missing on n/s/f seat belt stalk

horn poor

n/s headlamp glass broken /poor condition

stone chip in screen

water in o/s headlamp/poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2014 298,441 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 298,441 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 284,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front passengers seat belt catch cover missing

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 23 Jan 2012 268,333 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 268,333 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 254,547 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 254,547 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2010 241,738 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 241,738 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 227,123 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 227,123 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 214,088 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 214,086 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

LHM fluid around steering rack pipes but no vivsible leaks

Fail 7 Feb 2007 192,913 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 192,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 172,930 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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L262 TUF is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L262 TUF, 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 L262 TUF registered?

L262 TUF is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 22 December 1993.

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