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60552

1997 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,235 mi
Last recorded41,235 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration60552
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,235 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2006 41,235 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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60552 is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 60552, 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 60552 registered?

60552 is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is 60552 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 60552 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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