1997 Citroen Xantia 1.8L Petrol · P26 NBH
1997 Citroen Xantia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 118,950 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XANTIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P26 NBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 118,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P26 NBH 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 (P26 NBH) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
P26 NBH Mileage History
- 25/05/2023115,340 mi
- 20/05/2024116,410 mi+1,070 mi
- 22/05/2024116,411 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/2025117,232 mi+821 mi
- 08/05/2026118,950 mi+1,718 mi
Average of roughly 1,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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