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L716 FAA

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,749 mi
Last recorded173,749 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL716 FAA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 173,749 miles

Battery insecure

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

both front brakes slight binding

offside front wiper split on ends

Fail 15 Sep 2008 173,659 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Battery insecure

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

both front brakes slight binding

offside front wiper split on ends

Pass 17 Sep 2007 169,703 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge †o/s/f badly

Fail 17 Sep 2007 169,703 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge †o/s/f badly

Pass 26 Sep 2006 166,566 miles

n/s/f outer parking brake cable getting poor

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2005 161,709 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 161,705 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

tow bar electrics hanging off

Fail 23 Sep 2005 161,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

tow bar electrics hanging off

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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L716 FAA is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel 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 L716 FAA, 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 L716 FAA registered?

L716 FAA is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 18 November 1993.

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