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AKZ 4779

1998 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,804 mi
Last recorded89,804 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Citroen Saxo76,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4779
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 89,804 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 89,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 4779 is a 1998 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AKZ 4779, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKZ 4779 registered?

AKZ 4779 is a 1998 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is AKZ 4779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 4779 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKZ 4779 have outstanding finance?

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