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L740 FVN

1993 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,579 mi
Last recorded185,579 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2005
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 FVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2005 185,579 miles

rear brake discs worn

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

both headlamps slightly dim

dust shield/backplate missing from offside rear brake

nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2005 185,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dust shield/backplate missing from offside rear brake

nail in offside rear tyre

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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L740 FVN is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L740 FVN, 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 L740 FVN registered?

L740 FVN is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L740 FVN safe to buy?

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