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L343 NWK

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,968 mi
Last recorded87,968 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL343 NWK
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2016 87,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,760 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 83,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,929 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 80,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,322 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 73,686 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,515 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,573 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,160 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,022 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 65,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 60,289 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 60,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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L343 NWK is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L343 NWK, 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 L343 NWK registered?

L343 NWK is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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