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L799 SFY

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,196 mi
Last recorded177,196 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL799 SFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 177,196 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 177,195 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2007 152,605 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 152,601 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2006 129,245 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 129,241 miles

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

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2005 109,044 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 109,044 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside 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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L799 SFY 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 L799 SFY, 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 L799 SFY registered?

L799 SFY is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 24 August 1993.

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