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L893 FFX

1993 Citroen Xantia

Beige Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,156 mi
Last recorded129,156 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL893 FFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 129,156 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 129,156 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 128,005 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 127,268 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 126,585 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 125,915 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 125,915 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,898 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 117,140 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 112,445 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 107,778 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 104,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 101,300 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 99,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 99,626 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 98,184 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 98,184 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 92,620 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 92,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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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L893 FFX is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Beige with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L893 FFX, 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 L893 FFX registered?

L893 FFX is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 21 October 1993.

Is L893 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L893 FFX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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