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L704 CEL

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,580 mi
Last recorded120,580 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 CEL
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 120,580 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 120,580 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 112,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 112,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 103,007 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 103,007 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 97,864 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 97,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside dust cover on strut insecure

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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L704 CEL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L704 CEL, 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 L704 CEL registered?

L704 CEL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 7 December 1993.

Is L704 CEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L704 CEL shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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