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L488 AKL

1993 Citroen Xantia

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,161 mi
Last recorded67,161 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 AKL
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,161 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,633 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,056 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,409 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 64,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,705 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,823 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 62,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in the nearside trak rod end.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 62,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in the nearside trak rod end.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 56,379 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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L488 AKL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L488 AKL, 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 L488 AKL registered?

L488 AKL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L488 AKL safe to buy?

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