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L265 DKK

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,978 mi
Last recorded172,978 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL265 DKK
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 172,978 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 189,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shocker top mountings heavily corroded

both headlamp beam patterns slightly distorted

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on edges

oil leak at engine

Fail 23 Mar 2011 189,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shocker top mountings heavily corroded

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on edges

oil leak at engine

Pass 16 Feb 2010 165,609 miles

Evidence of oil dampness on rear suspension valve

Front no.plate damaged

Mix size tyres on vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2010 165,609 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Evidence of oil dampness on rear suspension valve

Front no.plate damaged

Mix size tyres on vehicle

Fail 19 Dec 2009 165,181 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant leak from water pump area

evidence of oil dampness on rear suspension valve

front no.plate damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2009 161,017 miles

oil leak at engine

slight leak at power strg pump

Fail 16 Feb 2009 161,017 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 19 Feb 2008 160,020 miles

front number plate cracked

offside mirror cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2006 153,696 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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L265 DKK is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue 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 L265 DKK, 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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L265 DKK is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 17 December 1993.

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