1997 Citroen Xantia 1.8L Petrol · P176 OAC
1997 Citroen Xantia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 94,628 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2008.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XANTIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P176 OAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2008
- 94,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P176 OAC Mileage History
- 22/04/200670,947 mi
- 18/06/200783,484 mi+12,537 mi
- 18/06/200783,484 mi
- 01/07/200894,592 mi+11,108 mi
- 08/07/200894,628 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 10,703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P176 OAC 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 1997 Citroen Xantia (P176 OAC) between April 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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