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A6 TVA

1996 Citroen Xantia

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,342 mi
Last recorded148,342 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xantia116,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 TVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 148,342 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 148,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 144,896 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 144,896 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 144,569 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

HAND BRAKE CABLES ARE NOT RETURNING FULLY

REAR VIEW MIRROR IS MISSING

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 134,895 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 131,601 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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A6 TVA is a 1996 Citroen Xantia in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 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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What year was A6 TVA registered?

A6 TVA is a 1996 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is A6 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 TVA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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