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L635 GRD

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,504 mi
Last recorded45,504 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL635 GRD
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 45,504 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads worn slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,101 miles

Oil leak

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

rear wiper blade splitting

unable to view the front or rear brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,364 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front passenger door mirror head damaged

steering rack damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Fail 27 Oct 2009 44,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front passenger door mirror head damaged

steering rack damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside front shock absorber protective shroud insecure

unable to clearly view the rear brake pads or discs

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,151 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre underinflated

offside front shock absorber protective shroud insecure

steering rack damp

unable to clearly view the rear brake discs in order to accertain the level of wear

unable to clearly view the rear brake pads in order to accertain the level of wear

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Fail 29 Oct 2007 42,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre underinflated

offside front shock absorber protective shroud insecure

steering rack damp

unable to clearly view the rear brake discs in order to accertain the level of wear

unable to clearly view the rear brake pads in order to accertain the level of wear

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bodywork damage to the nearside front wing and bumper

engine oil dipstick broken, in generally poor condition, sellotaped together and failing to seal effectively

front registration plate cracked

offside front suspension strut protective gaiter insecure

unable to clearly view the front brake pads to accertain the level of wear

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Fail 6 Nov 2006 41,151 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bodywork damage to nearside front wing and bumper

engine oil dipstick broken,in generally poor condition, sellotaped together and failing to seal effectively

front registration plate cracked

offside front strut protective gaiter insecure

unable to clearly view the front brake pads to accertain the level of wear

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Pass 28 Nov 2005 40,163 miles

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

Engine oil leaks.

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

Off side park brake cable corroded.

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

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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L635 GRD is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L635 GRD, 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 L635 GRD registered?

L635 GRD is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 25 November 1993.

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