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L86 ETF

1993 Citroen Xantia

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

346,706 mi
Last recorded346,706 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL86 ETF
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 346,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 335,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 325,434 miles

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 325,434 miles

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 312,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rubber missing from clutch pedal

Pass 29 Jun 2012 312,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rubber missing from clutch pedal

Fail 4 Jul 2011 298,392 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 298,392 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 273,478 miles

Front Brake Disc's have heavy wear and require attention soon- front pads wearing low

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 273,478 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Disc's have heavy wear and require attention soon- front pads wearing low

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 254,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 236,863 miles

dampness around rear height adjuster

engine oil leaks

heavy dampness around hydraulic suspension resevoir

heavy dampness around power steering rack no leak found at time of test

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split no movement found at time of test

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 May 2008 236,861 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

dampness around rear height adjuster

engine oil leaks

heavy dampness around hydraulic suspension resevoir

heavy dampness around power steering rack no leak found at time of test

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split no movement found at time of test

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 May 2007 220,083 miles

deep cut n/s/r tyre

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 21 May 2007 220,083 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

deep cut in n/s/r tyre not exposing cord

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 26 May 2006 204,663 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 204,663 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

noise from engine

slight wear on n/s/f tyre

chip in n/s headlight lens

handbrake cable covers worn

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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L86 ETF is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L86 ETF, 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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L86 ETF is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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