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L399 LWF

1993 Citroen Xantia

Beige Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,302 mi
Last recorded108,302 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL399 LWF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,302 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 108,246 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 107,972 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 107,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 106,778 miles

temp repairs to exhaust

Fail 19 Dec 2011 106,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

temp repairs to exhaust

Pass 7 Mar 2009 104,803 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

N/S and O/S hand brake outer plastic cables worn through.

Surface cracks in N/S and O/S front brake flexi hoses.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 104,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

N/S and O/S hand brake outer plastic cables worn through.

Surface cracks in N/S and O/S front brake flexi hoses.

Wipers not checked because washers not working.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 104,762 miles

Cracks in both front brake flexi hoses.

Rear exhaust joint badly corrded.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 104,716 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 104,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 103,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L399 LWF is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Beige with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L399 LWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L399 LWF registered?

L399 LWF is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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