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A16 TVA

1996 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,362 mi
Last recorded122,362 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 122,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 121,524 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 116,908 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 116,876 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 114,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 110,750 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 97,998 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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A16 TVA is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A16 TVA, 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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How do I check the history of A16 TVA?

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What year was A16 TVA registered?

A16 TVA is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is A16 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 TVA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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