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L459 FNB

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,791 mi
Last recorded135,791 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL459 FNB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 135,791 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

parking brake Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 23 Aug 2007 135,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 17 Aug 2006 133,259 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 133,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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L459 FNB is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L459 FNB, 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 L459 FNB registered?

L459 FNB is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 17 November 1993.

Is L459 FNB safe to buy?

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