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L889 GHV

1993 Citroen Xantia

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,195 mi
Last recorded135,195 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 GHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 135,195 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

slight seepage of suspension fluid o/s front and rear centre

Pass 5 Dec 2007 128,709 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 128,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 123,881 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 123,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 118,448 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 118,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight fluid leak front suspension component on engine

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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L889 GHV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 L889 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 L889 GHV registered?

L889 GHV is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L889 GHV safe to buy?

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