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L356 HCF

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,635 mi
Last recorded83,635 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 HCF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,635 miles

Both rear lamp units in poor condition.

Coolant radiator in poor comndition

Hand brake cable in poor condition.

N/s/f anti roll bar drop link some play/wear.

O/s/f door inner handel surround and window switch holder insecure and hanging on wiring.

O/s/f window inop

Suspect coolant leak.

Suspect engine oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2008 83,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wiper blades in poor condition.

Both rear lamp units in poor condition.

Coolant radiator in poor comndition

Hand brake cable in poor condition.

N/s/f anti roll bar drop link some play/wear.

O/s/f door inner handel surround and window switch holder insecure and hanging on wiring.

O/s/f window inop

Suspect coolant leak.

Suspect engine oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 79,240 miles

Coolant radiator in very poor condition.

N/s/r tyre perished in side walls.

O/s track rod end some play/wear.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some play/wear n/s/f anti roll bar link rod.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,167 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 75,167 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both hand brake cables in poor condition.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 70,714 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 70,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

coolant radiator slight leak/poor condition.

o/s/f handbrake cable in poor condition.

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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L356 HCF is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L356 HCF, 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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L356 HCF is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 15 November 1993.

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