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L916 PST

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

157,835 mi
Last recorded157,835 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2005
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL916 PST
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2005 157,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

hand brake cables have slight craking

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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L916 PST is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel 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 L916 PST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L916 PST registered?

L916 PST is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L916 PST safe to buy?

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