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L433 BRU

1993 Citroen Xantia

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

215,863 mi
Last recorded215,863 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL433 BRU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 215,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 215,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 21,586 miles

chip in window

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 21,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

chip in window

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 210,556 miles

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

Rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 210,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear side light not working 1 out of 4

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

Rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 197,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 197,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 188,428 miles

Both handbrake cables are in poor condition.

Front brake discs are in very poor condition

n/s head lamp aim is poor.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 188,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both handbrake cables are in poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s head lamp aim is poor.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 179,489 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs rusty

n/s/r sphere leaking

o/s sill damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2013 179,297 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs rusty

n/s/r sphere leaking

o/s sill damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 173,303 miles

N/s/f brake hose is in poor condition

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

One o/s/r side light is not working

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Mar 2012 173,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/s/f brake hose is in poor condition

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

One o/s/r side light is not working

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Mar 2011 167,321 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 167,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 157,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 154,082 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 154,083 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 145,433 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 145,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 127,386 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 127,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 110,222 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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L433 BRU is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 L433 BRU, 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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L433 BRU is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 10 November 1993.

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