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L585 TCD

1993 Citroen Xantia

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,972 mi
Last recorded96,972 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 TCD
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 96,972 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 96,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch started to corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 96,231 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 96,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,849 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 95,410 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 95,389 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 94,647 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,142 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 92,460 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,456 miles

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

Oil leak

both wiper blades split

Fail 9 Nov 2011 91,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

both wiper blades split

Pass 9 Nov 2010 91,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2009 90,147 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,315 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 88,140 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2006 87,356 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 84,481 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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L585 TCD is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L585 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 L585 TCD registered?

L585 TCD is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 27 October 1993.

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