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L844 UAE

1993 Citroen Xantia

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,787 mi
Last recorded123,787 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL844 UAE
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 123,787 miles

Both headlamp patterns starting to deteriorate

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Brake warning lamp on dash

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

Offside rear hydraulic suspension componant has movement in housing

Fail 19 Sep 2012 123,787 miles

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

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

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

Both headlamp patterns starting to deteriorate

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Brake warning lamp on dash

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

Offside rear hydraulic suspension componant has movement in housing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 119,400 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 119,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 113,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 109,930 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 109,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2008 107,022 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 104,479 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 104,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2006 98,073 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 98,073 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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L844 UAE is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L844 UAE, 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 L844 UAE registered?

L844 UAE is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 16 December 1993.

Is L844 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L844 UAE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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