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L636 MHL

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,002 mi
Last recorded172,002 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL636 MHL
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 172,002 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

hydrolic fluid leaking

rear hydrolics pipe corroded

Pass 5 May 2012 17,090 miles

hydrolic fluid leaking

rear hydrolics pipe corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 17,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hydrolic fluid leaking

rear hydrolics pipe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 166,442 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 166,442 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 165,432 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 165,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 162,187 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 158,594 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 155,810 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 152,495 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 152,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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L636 MHL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L636 MHL, 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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L636 MHL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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