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ACZ 7288

1999 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,140 mi
Last recorded65,140 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Citroen Saxo71,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 7288
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2011 65,140 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,672 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,797 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear wiper blade torn plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,560 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 50,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 45,468 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 45,466 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)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 39,131 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 7288 is a 1999 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 7288, 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 7288 registered?

ACZ 7288 is a 1999 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is ACZ 7288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 7288 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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