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A19 BLA

1996 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,245 mi
Last recorded51,245 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 BLA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 51,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 51,245 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 50,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 49,773 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 48,841 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 47,936 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 47,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 46,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,825 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 43,070 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,154 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,037 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,221 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,912 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,828 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 36,828 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 34,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 152,898 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 150,309 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 145,352 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 143,750 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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A19 BLA is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A19 BLA, 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 A19 BLA registered?

A19 BLA is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is A19 BLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 BLA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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