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L866 GHV

1993 Citroen Xantia

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,364 mi
Last recorded111,364 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL866 GHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 111,364 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f anti-roll bar fouling on wishbone.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 111,363 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f anti-roll bar fouling on wishbone.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 105,166 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both mirror covers loose

Fail 30 Jul 2010 105,166 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both mirror covers loose

Pass 30 Jul 2009 101,303 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 95,569 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2007 91,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 91,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 85,851 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 77,825 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 77,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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L866 GHV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L866 GHV, 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 L866 GHV registered?

L866 GHV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L866 GHV safe to buy?

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