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L565 GBL

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,742 mi
Last recorded208,742 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL565 GBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 208,742 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 208,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2007 204,517 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 204,517 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 197,091 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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L565 GBL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L565 GBL, 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 L565 GBL registered?

L565 GBL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 10 October 1993.

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