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L784 STR

1993 Citroen Xantia

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,471 mi
Last recorded191,471 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL784 STR
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 191,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 19 May 2006 191,474 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

age cracking to offside rear tyre

battery connections loose

engine leaking oil badly

nearside font tyre low on outer edge

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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L784 STR is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Black 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 L784 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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What year was L784 STR registered?

L784 STR is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 8 December 1993.

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