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A19 TVA

1998 Citroen Xantia

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,423 mi
Last recorded57,423 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xantia105,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 TVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 57,423 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 56,647 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,175 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 55,174 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 54,237 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,953 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,175 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs visibly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 50,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs visibly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2011 50,755 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust centre section bent slightly (impact damage).

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 50,755 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust centre section bent slightly (impact damage).

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 44,849 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,141 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,671 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 33,662 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 TVA is a 1998 Citroen Xantia in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 105,952 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 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 28 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 TVA registered?

A19 TVA is a 1998 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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