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L331 NVC

1993 Citroen Xantia

Bronze Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,793 mi
Last recorded129,793 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL331 NVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 129,793 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres slight wear inner edge

strong advise rear tyres on marker bars

Fail 24 Sep 2009 129,793 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

front tyres slight wear inner edge

strong advise rear tyres on marker bars

Pass 24 Sep 2008 122,291 miles

Diesel pump appears damp

Front bottom arm bushes slightly perished

Front pads getting low

Offside front anti-roll bar drop link slight play

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 24 Sep 2007 113,932 miles

Front bottom arm bushes perishing

Fail 24 Sep 2007 113,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front bottom arm bushes perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2006 107,422 miles

strong advise :- engine oil leak (injectors appear damp)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 107,422 miles

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

strong advise :- engine oil leak (injectors appear damp)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 101,747 miles

ront break flexies perishing

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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L331 NVC is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Bronze with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L331 NVC, 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 L331 NVC registered?

L331 NVC is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 9 August 1993.

Is L331 NVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L331 NVC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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