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48-72-JR

1998 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,869 mi
Last recorded113,869 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Saxo76,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration48-72-JR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 113,869 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 113,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to open both rear doors

all four tyres perished

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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48-72-JR is a 1998 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 76,022 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 48-72-JR, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 48-72-JR registered?

48-72-JR is a 1998 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is 48-72-JR safe to buy?

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