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L686 STR

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,863 mi
Last recorded136,863 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL686 STR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2006 136,863 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 132,567 miles

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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L686 STR is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L686 STR, 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 L686 STR registered?

L686 STR is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 27 October 1993.

Is L686 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L686 STR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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