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L989 CHB

1993 Citroen Xantia

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,053 mi
Last recorded102,053 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL989 CHB
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 102,053 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 96,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 96,168 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 91,427 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 85,872 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 85,586 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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L989 CHB is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L989 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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What year was L989 CHB registered?

L989 CHB is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 2 December 1993.

Is L989 CHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L989 CHB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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