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L786 XJF

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,781 mi
Last recorded117,781 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL786 XJF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 117,781 miles

Offside 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)

front number plate cracked

nearside front headlamp glass stone chipped pattern ok

nearside front wiper blade splitting

nearside rear light lens cracked

slight play in steering rack nearside

unable to see rear brake disc condition or pad thickness tested as presented

Fail 19 Jan 2009 117,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside 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)

front number plate cracked

nearside front headlamp glass stone chipped pattern ok

nearside front wiper blade splitting

nearside rear light lens cracked

slight play in steering rack nearside

unable to see rear brake disc condition or pad thickness tested as presented

Pass 14 Jan 2008 117,781 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

slight fluid seepage from rear levelling valve

Fail 14 Jan 2008 117,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

slight fluid seepage from rear levelling valve

Pass 23 Jan 2007 117,781 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 117,781 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 117,781 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 117,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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L786 XJF 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 L786 XJF, 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 L786 XJF registered?

L786 XJF is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 August 1993.

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