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L806 OEW

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

193,378 mi
Last recorded193,378 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL806 OEW
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 193,378 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front strutt return pipes deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 1 Nov 2010 193,283 miles

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

Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front strutt return pipes deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Nov 2009 191,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear suspension starting to go hard

Fail 16 Nov 2009 191,712 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 189,765 miles

slight oil leak o/s/f

Fail 12 Nov 2008 189,765 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak o/s/f

Pass 16 Nov 2007 187,692 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

front susp top fixing plates corroded o/s/ & n/s

Fail 16 Nov 2007 187,692 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front susp top fixing plates corroded o/s/ & n/s

Pass 13 Nov 2006 185,370 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 183,388 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 183,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front indicator lens slightly cracked

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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L806 OEW is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L806 OEW, 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 L806 OEW registered?

L806 OEW is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 November 1993.

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