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A18 AXO

1998 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,790 mi
Last recorded58,790 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Saxo76,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 AXO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,790 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake disks in a poor condition

i feel exhaust will be changed back when passed

Fail 8 Feb 2010 53,773 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake disks in a poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2009 48,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 48,131 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,248 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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A18 AXO is a 1998 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A18 AXO, 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 A18 AXO registered?

A18 AXO is a 1998 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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