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L571 VLN

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,758 mi
Last recorded45,758 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL571 VLN
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2009 45,758 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,992 miles

front and rear valves as fluid leaks

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,146 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,003 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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L571 VLN is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L571 VLN, 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 L571 VLN registered?

L571 VLN is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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