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86-74-HZ

1997 Citroen Saxo

Silver Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,314 mi
Last recorded124,314 miles
Recorded on18 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration86-74-HZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 May 2006 124,314 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 124,314 miles

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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86-74-HZ is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,527cc diesel 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 86-74-HZ, 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 86-74-HZ registered?

86-74-HZ is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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The MOT history for 86-74-HZ 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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