1996 Citroen Xantia 1.9L Diesel · N487 PUU
1996 Citroen Xantia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 12,202 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2011.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XANTIA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N487 PUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2010
- 12,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N487 PUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Citroen Xantia (N487 PUU) between May 2006 and March 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 March 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
N487 PUU Mileage History
- 12/05/2006112,825 mi
- 14/05/2007112,891 mi+66 mi
- 02/03/2009115,311 mi+2,420 mi
- 03/03/2009115,311 mi
- 01/03/201012,202 mi-103,109 mi
Average of roughly -26,461 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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