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L886 OVG

1993 Citroen Xantia

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,553 mi
Last recorded159,553 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL886 OVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 159,553 miles

1. Rear brake pads wearing low. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 159,147 miles

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

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

1. Rear brake pads wearing low. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 158,707 miles

1. Front windscreen damaged. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Rear brake pads worn to limits.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 158,702 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

1. Front windscreen damaged. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Rear brake pads worn to limits.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 158,272 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. n/s and o/s front upper suspension cups becoming corroded under wheel arch.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 158,269 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. n/s and o/s front upper suspension cups becoming corroded under wheel arch.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 157,370 miles

1. o/s rear tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2. Head light and indicator switches loose. 3. Slight damage to front windscreen. 4. n/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 157,367 miles

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

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

1. o/s rear tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2. Head light and indicator switches loose. 3. Slight damage to front windscreen. 4. n/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 155,016 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 152,353 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2007 152,349 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight damage to windscreen

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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L886 OVG is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L886 OVG, 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 L886 OVG registered?

L886 OVG is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L886 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L886 OVG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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