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ACZ 5745

1999 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,724 mi
Last recorded98,724 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Citroen Saxo71,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 5745
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2011 98,724 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)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2010 86,138 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 85,623 miles

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,119 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 80,119 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 80,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,465 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 62,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,531 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,257 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 50,257 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 41,242 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 5745 is a 1999 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 5745, 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 5745 registered?

ACZ 5745 is a 1999 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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