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L730 STR

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,861 mi
Last recorded183,861 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL730 STR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 183,861 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear tyre cut in wall

Fail 29 Sep 2008 183,861 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear tyre cut in wall

Pass 26 Sep 2007 176,841 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 176,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 174,119 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 174,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 170,424 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 170,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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L730 STR 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 L730 STR, 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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L730 STR is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 9 November 1993.

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