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L585 NWR

1993 Citroen Xantia

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

123,902 mi
Last recorded123,902 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 NWR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2008 123,902 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 119,775 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 115,398 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 115,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

off side front hand brake low effort

Fail 13 Apr 2006 115,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s/f link bar dust covers split

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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L585 NWR is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L585 NWR, 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 L585 NWR registered?

L585 NWR is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 25 October 1993.

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