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L36 HRD

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,508 mi
Last recorded176,508 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL36 HRD
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2011 176,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2010 174,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nearside headlight pattern starting to deteriorate

rear no plate starting to delaminate

rearsuspension height does not adjust

Fail 13 Jan 2010 173,136 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nearside headlight pattern starting to deteriorate

rear no plate starting to delaminate

rearsuspension height does not adjust

Pass 21 Jan 2009 165,277 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 165,137 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 156,775 miles

engine oil leak engine mounting blown

radiator leaking

Fail 28 Dec 2007 156,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

engine oil leak engine mounting blown

radiator leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2006 149,489 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 140,121 miles

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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L36 HRD is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L36 HRD, 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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L36 HRD is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 22 December 1993.

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