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L791 OAV

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,701 mi
Last recorded98,701 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL791 OAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 98,701 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 98,707 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 98,707 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 97,179 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 94,416 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 91,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 88,476 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 88,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,089 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,157 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 80,400 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 79,483 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 78,261 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 77,308 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 76,133 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 75,746 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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L791 OAV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L791 OAV, 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 L791 OAV registered?

L791 OAV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 8 December 1993.

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