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L908 BPA

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,771 mi
Last recorded165,771 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL908 BPA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 165,771 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake master cylinder, up behind brake pedal (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

LIM reservoir leaking around top seal

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 164,161 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 163,155 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 162,101 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Strong advice. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear light lenses deteriorated.

Vehicle struggled to meet emission requirements.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 161,680 miles

Both rear lamp badly deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Emission requirement only just met. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front wing to sill areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tow bar and electrics badly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 160,791 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 158,001 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2018 157,985 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

LIM fluid resivior level very low

radiator leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2017 155,667 miles

rear reflectors show deterioration

seepage from rear suspension components

slihgt perishing showing in both rear tyres

Fail 3 Jul 2017 155,660 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear reflectors show deterioration

seepage from rear suspension components

slihgt perishing showing in both rear tyres

Pass 14 Jul 2016 152,523 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN BALD ON INNER EDGES

Pass 1 Jul 2015 149,338 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges / below 1.6mm but have stepdown treads

exhaust front section joint clamp loose and has minor leak

o/s/r tyre sidewall shows deterioration

oil leaks

recommend tracking

suspension components show seepage of oil in places

Pass 28 Jul 2014 145,639 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges / recommend tracking / both tyres worn below 1.6 mm on inner edges / have stepdown treads

Fail 16 Jul 2014 145,620 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres wearing inner edges / recommend tracking / both tyres worn below 1.6 mm on inner edges / have stepdown treads

cannot see front and rear brake pads clearly

Pass 1 Jul 2013 142,038 miles

Both O/S/R and N/S/R inner lamp lens cracked.

Cat to centre silencer joint leaking minor amount of gasses.Lambda probe sensor not secured correctly.

Front Discs corroded and slight bind on o/s.

Multi V belt heavily cracking.

Socket holder bracket corroded through.(towbar)

Various oil leaks around engine.Oil level low.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 138,579 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 134,442 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 128,854 miles

O/S/R and N/S/R brake discs deterioating

O/S/R and N/S/R lamps cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2009 122,940 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 122,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 115,899 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 111,186 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 103,564 miles

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

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

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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L908 BPA is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L908 BPA, 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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L908 BPA is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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