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L539 TVL

1993 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,725 mi
Last recorded86,725 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL539 TVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,544 miles

Tyres O/S/R and N/S/R and N/S/F side walls cracking.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 86,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyres O/S/R and N/S/R and N/S/F side walls cracking.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,324 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,043 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,206 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 85,206 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,483 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 8,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,425 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 83,810 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 83,394 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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L539 TVL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L539 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 L539 TVL registered?

L539 TVL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L539 TVL safe to buy?

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