MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN XANTIAs year 1993

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Pass percent:50.48%

(The average a petrol CITROEN XANTIA year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:4,243 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	384
Headlamp aim out of alignment	293
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	256
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	195
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	152
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	144
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	132
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	120
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	103
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	102
Registration plate lamp issues	98
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	96
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	95
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	87
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	87
Registration plate issues	83
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	76
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	75
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	73
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	68
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	67
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	53
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	51
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	49
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	48
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	46
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	40
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	40
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	39
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	39
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	38
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	37
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	37
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	36
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	35
Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	34
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	33
Brake hose damaged	31
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	30
Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	30
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	29
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	28
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	28
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	28
Windscreen has damage	27
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	26
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	26
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	25
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	25
Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	25
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	24
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	24
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	23
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	23
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	22
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	21
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	21
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	20
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	19
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	19
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	18
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	18
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	18
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	17
Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	17
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	17
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Front brake application uneven	16
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	15
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	15
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	14
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	14
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	13
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	13
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	13
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	11
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	9
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	9
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	9
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	9
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	9
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	8
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	8
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	7
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated \|3.3.D.3b\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	384
Headlamp aim out of alignment	293
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	256
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	195
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	152
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	144
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	132
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	120
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	103
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	102
Registration plate lamp issues	98
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	96
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	95
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	87
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	87
Registration plate issues	83
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	76
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	75
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	73
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	68
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	67
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	53
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	51
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	49
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	48
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	46
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	40
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	40
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	39
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	39
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	38
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	37
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	37
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	36
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	35
Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	34
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	33
Brake hose damaged	31
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	30
Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	30
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	29
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	28
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	28
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	28
Windscreen has damage	27
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	26
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	26
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	25
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	25
Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	25
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	24
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	24
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	23
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	23
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	22
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	21
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	21
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	20
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	19
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	19
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	18
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	18
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	18
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	17
Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	17
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	17
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Front brake application uneven	16
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	15
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	15
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	14
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	14
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	13
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	13
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	13
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	11
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	9
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	9
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	9
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	9
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	9
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	8
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	8
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	7
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated \|3.3.D.3b\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7

MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN XANTIAs year 1993

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