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L82 VSU

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,848 mi
Last recorded109,848 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL82 VSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 109,848 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advice car body corroded and deteriorated

advice front crossmember corroded

advice heavy corrosion on rear sub frame

advice n/s and o/s front flasher lens damaged

advice n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

advice n/s front side flasher lens missing

advice n/s rear chassis corroded and holed

advice n/s rear skirting corroded and holed

advice o/s front wing corroded at bottom

advice scratches on windscreen

advice slight noise from o/s front hub bearing

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Fail 22 Sep 2014 109,848 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advice car body corroded and deteriorated

advice front crossmember corroded

advice heavy corrosion on rear sub frame

advice n/s and o/s front flasher lens damaged

advice n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

advice n/s front side flasher lens missing

advice n/s rear chassis corroded and holed

advice n/s rear skirting corroded and holed

advice o/s front wing corroded at bottom

advice scratches on windscreen

advice slight noise from o/s front hub bearing

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2013 108,443 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

adive rear sub frame corroded

advice front crossmember corroded

advice n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

advice n/s and oo/s front flasher lens damaged

advice n/s front side flasher lens missing

advice n/s rear skirting corroded and holed

advice o/s front wing corroded at bottom

advice scratches on windscreen

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Fail 7 Mar 2013 108,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

adive rear sub frame corroded

advice front crossmember corroded

advice n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

advice n/s and oo/s front flasher lens damaged

advice n/s front side flasher lens missing

advice n/s rear skirting corroded and holed

advice o/s front wing corroded at bottom

advice scratches on windscreen

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2012 107,039 miles

advice n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

advice o/s front wing corroded

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Fail 2 Feb 2012 107,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

advice o/s front wing corroded

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2010 104,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advice n/s and o/s front brake discs worn and pitted

advice n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

advice o/s front sub frame damaged

advice scratches on windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,110 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 99,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 96,719 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advice n/s side flasher lens missing

advice o/s hand brake

advice slight noise from n/s and o/s rear hub bearings

advice slight wear in o/s front wishbone bushes

advice w/washers

Pass 3 Nov 2006 93,479 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 89,105 miles

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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L82 VSU is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L82 VSU, 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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L82 VSU is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 12 October 1993.

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