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L712 CBV

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,510 mi
Last recorded153,510 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL712 CBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 153,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 151,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 151,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 151,565 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 151,565 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 150,752 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 150,734 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 146,936 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 135,481 miles

unable to fully asses rear brake disks due to wheel covers and dirt guards fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 123,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect rear brake disks & pads due to covers & full backing plates fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2011 123,505 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect rear brake disks & pads due to covers & full backing plates fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 121,687 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 118,941 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 114,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 10,662 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 99,701 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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L712 CBV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L712 CBV, 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 L712 CBV registered?

L712 CBV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 11 November 1993.

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