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L733 ULM

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,272 mi
Last recorded154,272 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL733 ULM
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 154,272 miles

LHM fluid reservoir damp

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded slight blow

derv injectors damp

n/s/f tyre worn edges

rear tyres worn inner edge

underside car oil soaked

Fail 1 Sep 2012 154,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

LHM fluid reservoir damp

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded slight blow

derv injectors damp

n/s/f tyre worn edges

rear tyres worn inner edge

underside car oil soaked

Pass 19 Aug 2011 137,058 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 136,947 miles

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

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

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

damp patch o/s/f suspension / no leak found at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2010 123,743 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 123,741 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

oil leak under bonnet

slightly reduced effort on NS parking brake

suspension reservior is covered in suspension fluid, and running down engine. unable to find leak at time of test.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 116,254 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 116,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 107,276 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 92,958 miles

heavy oil leak

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2006 83,473 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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L733 ULM is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L733 ULM, 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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L733 ULM is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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