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L681 WDG

1993 Citroen Xantia

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,087 mi
Last recorded107,087 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL681 WDG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2010 107,087 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven in tread pattern

offside rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion starting in offside rear outer sill

Pass 20 Oct 2009 105,457 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 103,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 101,795 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 101,795 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 100,196 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 100,190 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 97,849 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 97,843 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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L681 WDG is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L681 WDG, 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 L681 WDG registered?

L681 WDG is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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