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L378 NVV

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,811 mi
Last recorded216,811 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 NVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 216,811 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 216,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

horn weak

large oil leak at rear of engine

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear seat base missing

play in both rear suspension arms wheels free

Pass 10 Jan 2008 209,118 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 199,872 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 199,790 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

accumulator sphere housing wet

corroison to underside rear

large oil leaks at rear of engine covering steering rack and components

screw in nearside rear tyre (inner)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 192,007 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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L378 NVV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L378 NVV, 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 L378 NVV registered?

L378 NVV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 10 November 1993.

Is L378 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L378 NVV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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