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L271 DBU

1993 Citroen Xantia

Black Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,360 mi
Last recorded77,360 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 DBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,360 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,423 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,604 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,936 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,213 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 61,213 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,218 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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L271 DBU is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L271 DBU, 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 L271 DBU registered?

L271 DBU is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 October 1993.

Is L271 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L271 DBU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L271 DBU have outstanding finance?

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