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L548 HMJ

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,580 mi
Last recorded166,580 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL548 HMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 166,580 miles

screen chipped ;tyres perishing ;brake pipes corroding ;n/s c.v boot weaping ;front number plate poor condition ;hand brake cables wearing ;wishbone bushes wearing

Fail 24 Oct 2008 166,570 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

screen chipped ;tyres perishing ;brake pipes corroding ;n/s c.v boot weaping ;front number plate poor condition ;hand brake cables wearing ;wishbone bushes wearing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 153,871 miles

n/s and o/s front hand brake cable covers wearing and corroding ;front wishbone bushes wearing ;brake and suspension pipes corroding ;

Fail 19 Oct 2007 153,660 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s and o/s front hand brake cable covers wearing and corroding ;front wishbone bushes wearing ;brake and suspension pipes corroding ;

Pass 15 Nov 2006 150,728 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 150,728 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L548 HMJ is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L548 HMJ, 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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L548 HMJ is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 9 November 1993.

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