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L284 TNJ

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,245 mi
Last recorded151,245 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL284 TNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 151,245 miles

both number plates discoloured.

gaiters split on both front anti roll bar joints.

o/s/f electric window not working.

rear wiper blade split,no rubber!

various light scratches & stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 151,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both number plates discoloured.

gaiters split on both front anti roll bar joints.

o/s/f electric window not working.

rear wiper blade split,no rubber!

various light scratches & stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 149,546 miles

auxillary drive belt perished.

both handbrake cable outer split.

engine damp with oil.

n/s/f indicator damp.

n/s/r suspension sphere damp with oil.

rear registartion plate faded.

rear wiper blade split + washer not working.

spare tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

Fail 21 Nov 2007 149,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

auxillary drive belt perished.

both handbrake cable outer split.

engine damp with oil.

handbrake travel high but not to stop.

n/s/f indicator damp.

n/s/r suspension sphere damp with oil.

rear registartion plate faded.

rear wiper blade split + washer not working.

spare tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

Pass 29 Nov 2006 147,729 miles

both front + n/s/r indicator going white.

handbrake cable outer plastic covers split.

rear registration plate faded.

rear washer not working.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 29 Nov 2006 147,729 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front + n/s/r indicator going white.

handbrake cable outer plastic covers split.

rear registration plate faded.

rear washer not working.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 145,459 miles

Both front indicator units full of condensation.

Both handbrake outer cables slightly chaffed.

Both number plates slightly discoloured.

Central door locking not working.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight fluid leak around pas/suspension resevoir.

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Dec 2005 145,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front handbrake cables slightly chaffed.

Both front indicator lenses full of condensation.

Both number plates slightly discoloured.

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight fluid leak around pas/suspension resevior.

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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L284 TNJ is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L284 TNJ, 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 L284 TNJ registered?

L284 TNJ is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 December 1993.

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