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L854 URK

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

132,956 mi
Last recorded132,956 miles
Recorded on26 May 2007
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL854 URK
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 May 2007 132,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

low to no tread on inner edge of o/s/r tyre may need replacing soon

rust dust at end of n/s/r rad. arm but no excessive movement!

Pass 22 May 2006 117,445 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 116,345 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

low to no tread on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

no tread on inner edge of n/s/r tyre

rust dust around inner end of o/s/r radius arm pos. worn but no movement!!!!

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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L854 URK is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L854 URK, 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 L854 URK registered?

L854 URK is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is L854 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L854 URK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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