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L426 FNE

1993 Citroen Xantia

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,788 mi
Last recorded104,788 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 FNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 104,788 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 104,720 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,918 miles

head lights flashing periodically

nearside front door mirror insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2013 97,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

head lights flashing periodically

nearside front door mirror insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,530 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 86,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,785 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 87,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,998 miles

slight leak from suspension pump

slight play from both rear radius arms

Pass 11 Apr 2008 79,783 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 79,731 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 12 Apr 2007 77,865 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 77,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,799 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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L426 FNE is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L426 FNE, 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 L426 FNE registered?

L426 FNE is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 24 November 1993.

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