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L553 TCD

1993 Citroen Xantia

Maroon Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,711 mi
Last recorded76,711 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 TCD
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,387 miles

osf hydraulic strut damp

Fail 10 Oct 2013 72,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf hydraulic strut damp

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,777 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,178 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,373 miles

rear silencer baffles broken up

Fail 6 Oct 2010 70,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

rear silencer baffles broken up

Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,345 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 68,110 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 65,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,400 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

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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L553 TCD is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Maroon with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L553 TCD, 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 L553 TCD registered?

L553 TCD is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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