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A16 JBM

1999 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,808 mi
Last recorded81,808 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Citroen Saxo71,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JBM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 81,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light on

rear registration plate slightly faded

Fail 2 Jan 2008 81,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light on

rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 18 Dec 2006 71,100 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 64,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning lamp staying on

bumper insecure

front wiperblades starting to split

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2005 64,657 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning lamp staying on

bumper insecure

front wiperblades starting to split

oil leak

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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A16 JBM is a 1999 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 71,570 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 A16 JBM, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 JBM registered?

A16 JBM is a 1999 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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