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A20 VLJ

1999 Citroen Saxo

Orange Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,016 mi
Last recorded101,016 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Citroen Saxo71,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 101,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 98,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 96,384 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 92,204 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 92,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 87,088 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 87,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 78,843 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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A20 VLJ is a 1999 Citroen Saxo in Orange with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A20 VLJ, 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 A20 VLJ registered?

A20 VLJ is a 1999 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is A20 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 VLJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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