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L962 CHB

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,262 mi
Last recorded182,262 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 CHB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 182,262 miles

Body has slight corrosion Bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension valve/pump at gearbox damp.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch/wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch/wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 182,121 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking At gearbox area (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Body has slight corrosion Bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch/wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch/wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 174,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake & suspension pipes at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 174,019 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Ns & Os (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake & suspension pipes at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 165,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 156,966 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 156,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 143,744 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 122,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 106,162 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2009 106,162 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2008 104,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2007 102,530 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 101,306 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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L962 CHB is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L962 CHB, 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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L962 CHB is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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