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L290 WDG

1993 Citroen Xantia

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

85,038 mi
Last recorded85,038 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 WDG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2007 85,038 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

engine stop light iluminated intermitently

exaust corroded and blowing slightly

o/s/r suspension displacer slight loose when raised of floor

oil leaks present

slight play bottom ball joint

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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L290 WDG is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 L290 WDG, 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 L290 WDG registered?

L290 WDG is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L290 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L290 WDG shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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