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L386 PAV

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,764 mi
Last recorded181,764 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL386 PAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 181,764 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 181,764 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 168,912 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 157,522 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 157,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 146,441 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 146,441 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L386 PAV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue 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 L386 PAV, 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 L386 PAV registered?

L386 PAV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 23 December 1993.

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