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B16 VTS

1997 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,808 mi
Last recorded77,808 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 VTS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,808 miles

advice kep eye on front tyers

advice on further look at rear suspenshon

advice on slight blow at exust down pippe and slight corshon

advice on slight pitting at rear metal brake pipes on axle

advice on slight play at n/s/f track rod end

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,056 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 76,862 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 75,685 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 75,675 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)

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

fitted with modified lights,brakes,wheels ,suspension & exhaust

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 VTS is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 80,635 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 VTS, 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 29 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 VTS registered?

B16 VTS is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B16 VTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 VTS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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