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L653 SDU

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

188,510 mi
Last recorded188,510 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL653 SDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2006 188,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r inner side light n/w

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low on inside

o/s/f door window doesnt work

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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L653 SDU is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 L653 SDU, 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 L653 SDU registered?

L653 SDU is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is L653 SDU safe to buy?

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