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ACZ 5730

1999 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,418 mi
Last recorded108,418 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Citroen Saxo71,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 5730
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 108,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 108,416 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,024 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 99,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 90,175 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 90,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,404 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 81,404 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 73,069 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 73,069 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,775 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 70,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,219 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2006 56,239 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 49,318 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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ACZ 5730 is a 1999 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,527cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ACZ 5730, 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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ACZ 5730 is a 1999 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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