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L48 TVL

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,315 mi
Last recorded110,315 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 TVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 110,315 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 110,315 miles

rear chassie getting corroded around tow bar fixings

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,315 miles

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

front brake balance on limit

Pass 10 Jul 2014 110,315 miles

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

n/s handbrake could be improved

Pass 10 Jul 2013 110,315 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 110,315 miles

n/s handbrake inop

Pass 16 Jul 2012 107,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 107,551 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 100,080 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 96,645 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 96,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 93,646 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 89,895 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 89,889 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise oil leak from sump drain plug.

advise on lhm fluid leak.

advise slight movment in both front wishbone bushes.

Fail 10 Jul 2007 85,777 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 85,777 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 82,189 miles

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

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

advise accumulator sphere low on reserve pressure.

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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L48 TVL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L48 TVL, 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 L48 TVL registered?

L48 TVL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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