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L698 DKO

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,795 mi
Last recorded177,795 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL698 DKO
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 177,795 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 167,885 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 160,863 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 156,840 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 156,840 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 154,595 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 154,595 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2005 149,071 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 149,071 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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L698 DKO is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L698 DKO, 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 L698 DKO registered?

L698 DKO is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L698 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L698 DKO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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