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L531 GYT

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,536 mi
Last recorded121,536 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 GYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 121,536 miles

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

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

corrosion around rear suspension

Fail 24 May 2010 121,424 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

corrosion around rear suspension

Pass 19 May 2009 116,958 miles

ADVISE BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINTS WORN

ADVISE CENTRAL HYDRAULIC PUMP LEAKING FLUID

ADVISE CUTS IN O/S/R TYRE

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAKS (POS HEADGASKET AND SUMP)

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS CORRODED

ADVISE GEARBOX OIL LEAKS (POS SUMP PAN)

ADVISE HIGH IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

ADVISE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKING OIL

ADVISE REAR PIPES TO SUSPENSION UNITS CORRODED

ADVISE STEERING RACK LEACKING OIL

Pass 22 May 2008 113,541 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre wearing down

o/s/r suspension pipe corroded

power steering pump and rack wet with fluid

Fail 14 May 2008 113,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre wearing down

o/s/r suspension pipe corroded

power steering pump and rack wet with fluid

Pass 30 Apr 2007 108,317 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 108,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 104,339 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 104,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise MIL light on

advise blow at rear exhaust flange

advise front suspension module leaking

advise n/s/r tyre outer wall thin

advise o/s/f wishbone bush worn

advise possible low front pads

advise power steering pump has a slight leak

advise steering rack has a leak

front pad warning indicator wire broken

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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L531 GYT is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L531 GYT, 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 L531 GYT registered?

L531 GYT is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 13 December 1993.

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