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L749 AFJ

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,423 mi
Last recorded44,423 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL749 AFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,476 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 36,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,986 miles

rear tyres perrished and cut not to cords

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,357 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 35,357 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,840 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSF & OSF LOWER SWIVELS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Fail 18 Sep 2009 33,837 miles

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

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

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

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

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSF & OSF LOWER SWIVELS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 12 Sep 2008 33,055 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 33,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,251 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,381 miles

Front spheres slightly deteriorated

O/s wiper blade rubber starting to split

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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L749 AFJ is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L749 AFJ, 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 L749 AFJ registered?

L749 AFJ is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 27 October 1993.

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