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5094-VW74

1996 Citroen Xantia

Maroon Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

366,310 mi
Last recorded366,310 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5094-VW74
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2009 366,310 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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5094-VW74 is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in Maroon with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 116,442 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 5094-VW74, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5094-VW74 registered?

5094-VW74 is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 6 May 1996.

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The MOT history for 5094-VW74 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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