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L281 XLT

1993 Citroen Xantia

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,520 mi
Last recorded155,520 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 XLT
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 155,520 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside mirror is damaged but not affecting the rear view

offside rear tyre is deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2008 115,520 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside mirror is damaged but not affecting the rear view

offside rear tyre is deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2007 111,013 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 101,431 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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L281 XLT is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L281 XLT, 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 L281 XLT registered?

L281 XLT is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L281 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L281 XLT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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