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ACZ 3483

1999 Citroen Saxo

Silver Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,188 mi
Last recorded140,188 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Citroen Saxo71,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 3483
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2014 140,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 133,217 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 133,217 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 126,638 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 118,741 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 118,741 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 109,343 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 109,343 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 100,461 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 100,461 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 92,152 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 92,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 83,395 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 72,713 miles

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

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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ACZ 3483 is a 1999 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ACZ 3483, 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 ACZ 3483 registered?

ACZ 3483 is a 1999 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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