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BCZ 2619

1999 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,348 mi
Last recorded122,348 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Citroen Saxo71,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 2619
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 122,348 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)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low and worn on inner edge

Offside front and rear brakes binding slightly

Oil leak severe ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 114,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slight binding

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

printer failed during test for emissions

Pass 15 May 2015 105,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 96,683 miles

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2014 96,638 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside inner c.v. boots starting to leak

offside outer c.v. boot starting to leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 82,136 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,020 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 57,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake cable rubbing on inner tyre sidewall

Pass 25 May 2010 51,649 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,709 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 48,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 45,279 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,283 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,969 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 38,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle only just passed emmissions test.

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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BCZ 2619 is a 1999 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BCZ 2619, 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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BCZ 2619 is a 1999 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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