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L873 GYH

1993 Citroen Xantia

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

50,590 mi
Last recorded50,590 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2005
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL873 GYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2005 50,590 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside trackrod end dust cover split.offside seat height adjuster not damaged.

offside front outer handbrake cable split.

oil leak

rear suspension firm.small cracks on both front suspension top mounts.

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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L873 GYH is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 L873 GYH, 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 L873 GYH registered?

L873 GYH is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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