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B7 LYM

1999 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,059 mi
Last recorded121,059 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Citroen Saxo71,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 LYM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 121,059 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front to rear tyres are different size

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2010 104,944 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2010 104,944 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 97,293 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 87,223 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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B7 LYM is a 1999 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 71,570 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 B7 LYM, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B7 LYM is a 1999 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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