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L98 DNA

1993 Citroen Xantia

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,577 mi
Last recorded131,577 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 DNA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 131,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 129,086 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 129,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 127,287 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 125,394 miles

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

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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L98 DNA is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L98 DNA, 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 L98 DNA registered?

L98 DNA is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L98 DNA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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