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L85 TVL

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,307 mi
Last recorded218,307 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2006
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 TVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2006 218,307 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 218,307 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

body corroded †b/pipes corroded †r/tyres worn †oil leak †intermitent fault on indicator stalk (worked during test) †leveling system take long time to correct itself.

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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L85 TVL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L85 TVL, 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 L85 TVL registered?

L85 TVL is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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