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0AZ5998

1997 Citroen Saxo

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

125,633 mi
Last recorded125,633 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2006
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration0AZ5998
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2006 125,633 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?

Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,451
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
232,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130,935
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110,806
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99,144
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 98,726
brake recording little or no effort 96,052
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0AZ5998 is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 80,635 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 Saxo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 130,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 0AZ5998, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Saxo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 0AZ5998 registered?

0AZ5998 is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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