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L317 TOU

1993 Citroen Xantia

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

199,650 mi
Last recorded199,650 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2006
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL317 TOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2006 199,650 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 199,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 198,918 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L317 TOU is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L317 TOU, 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 L317 TOU registered?

L317 TOU is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 22 November 1993.

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