1996 Citroen Xantia 1.8L Petrol · P188 DAJ
1996 Citroen Xantia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/08/1996. Recorded mileage 65,119 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XANTIA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1761cc
P188 DAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/04/2026
- 65,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P188 DAJ Mileage History
- 20/04/202264,317 mi
- 04/03/202464,327 mi+10 mi
- 07/03/202464,327 mi
- 20/02/202564,417 mi+90 mi
- 15/04/202665,119 mi+702 mi
Average of roughly 201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P188 DAJ 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 (P188 DAJ) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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