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B19 ORY

1998 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,557 mi
Last recorded97,557 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Saxo76,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 ORY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 97,557 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 97,557 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2008 81,017 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 69,543 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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B19 ORY is a 1998 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B19 ORY, 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 B19 ORY registered?

B19 ORY is a 1998 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is B19 ORY safe to buy?

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