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L438 WAB

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,195 mi
Last recorded180,195 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 WAB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 180,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s front handbrake outer casings worn

very slight suspension fluid leak frrom accumilator valve block

Fail 31 Jan 2014 180,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s front handbrake outer casings worn

very slight suspension fluid leak frrom accumilator valve block

Pass 7 Jan 2013 171,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front handbrake outer cables corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 171,641 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s and n/s front handbrake outer cables corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 163,657 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 156,484 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 148,404 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 148,404 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 141,005 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 132,934 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 121,481 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 109,281 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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L438 WAB is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L438 WAB, 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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L438 WAB is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 October 1993.

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