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L297 UGN

1993 Citroen Xantia

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,818 mi
Last recorded113,818 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL297 UGN
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 113,818 miles

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

advise n/s/rear light lens cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2009 113,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise n/s/rear light lens cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2008 109,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 109,732 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 107,420 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 107,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 103,613 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 103,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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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L297 UGN is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,905cc diesel 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 L297 UGN, 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 L297 UGN registered?

L297 UGN is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 8 November 1993.

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