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L972 GYP

1993 Citroen Xantia

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,648 mi
Last recorded92,648 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 GYP
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2013 92,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

damage to n/s outer door sill

interior mirror missing

slight traces of fluid from front sphere

Pass 23 Nov 2012 92,058 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 92,042 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 91,036 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 91,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 89,927 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 88,530 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 88,530 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

suspension damping effect poor

Pass 28 Oct 2008 86,298 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 83,697 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 83,697 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

battery requires replacement

Pass 12 Dec 2006 82,384 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 80,683 miles

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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L972 GYP is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L972 GYP, 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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L972 GYP is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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