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AKZ 3621

1998 Citroen Saxo

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,357 mi
Last recorded188,357 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Saxo76,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 3621
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2011 188,357 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

front windscreen marked

main chassis cororded

oil leak

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2010 177,523 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 174,300 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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AKZ 3621 is a 1998 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 76,022 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 AKZ 3621, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AKZ 3621 is a 1998 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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