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B16 POV

1998 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,149 mi
Last recorded134,149 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Saxo76,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 POV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 134,149 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 134,144 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 121,770 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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B16 POV is a 1998 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 B16 POV, 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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What year was B16 POV registered?

B16 POV is a 1998 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is B16 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 POV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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