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L725 COM

1993 Citroen Xantia

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,291 mi
Last recorded86,291 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL725 COM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,291 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

engine management light on

handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve

nearside front anti-roll bar link upper gaiter split

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2009 86,291 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

engine management light on

handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve

nearside front anti-roll bar link upper gaiter split

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 63,748 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 61,821 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 59,145 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 59,145 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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L725 COM is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L725 COM, 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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L725 COM is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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