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L617 SHT

1993 Citroen Xantia

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,812 mi
Last recorded168,812 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL617 SHT
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2006 168,812 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 168,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both front and rear tyres wearing on edges

front and rear suspension weakening [bounce check].

front brake discs corroded braking on just over 50% of inner face

front washer jet position

offside front hand brake cable casing touching tyre on right hand lock

oil leak engine area.[constant drip when running].

pin hole in offside front outer driveshaft boot [slight leak].

radiator corrosion

rear wiper blade split

slight front brake judder

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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L617 SHT is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L617 SHT, 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 L617 SHT registered?

L617 SHT is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 14 September 1993.

Is L617 SHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L617 SHT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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