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L866 YDF

1993 Citroen Xantia

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,396 mi
Last recorded106,396 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL866 YDF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 106,396 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 106,352 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 98,291 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 98,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/front handbrake cable outer casing worn through

slight leak from front suspension sphere

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 17 Jul 2006 96,207 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 91,483 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 91,480 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 YDF is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

L866 YDF is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 8 October 1993.

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