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L501 FRJ

1993 Citroen Xantia

Gold Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,200 mi
Last recorded142,200 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 FRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2016 142,200 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 139,778 miles

Offside Front suspension unit light mist of oil

Pass 29 Sep 2014 136,515 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 132,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front hydrolic struts slight misting of oil

Pass 24 Oct 2012 128,064 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 125,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

boot lock does not work every time

Pass 19 Oct 2010 121,731 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 114,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear number plate slight deteriation

Pass 17 Oct 2008 104,852 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 96,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 89,234 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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L501 FRJ is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Gold with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L501 FRJ, 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 L501 FRJ registered?

L501 FRJ is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L501 FRJ safe to buy?

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