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L862 EFV

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,001 mi
Last recorded199,001 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL862 EFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2009 199,001 miles

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 199,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 179,820 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 188,960 miles

n/s park brake low effort but pass on overall efficiency

Pass 7 Jul 2006 155,814 miles

N/S park brake low effort but pass on overall efficiency%.

Pass 25 Jun 2005 142,303 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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L862 EFV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L862 EFV, 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 L862 EFV registered?

L862 EFV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L862 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L862 EFV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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