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L838 YDF

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,373 mi
Last recorded132,373 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 YDF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2009 132,373 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 131,018 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 129,250 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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L838 YDF is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L838 YDF, 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 L838 YDF registered?

L838 YDF is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 18 October 1993.

Is L838 YDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L838 YDF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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