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BKZ 2960

1999 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,562 mi
Last recorded112,562 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Citroen Saxo71,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 2960
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 112,562 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 112,551 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 109,341 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 109,291 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 108,318 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 108,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 105,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 105,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 102,031 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 99,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 97,604 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,624 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 Feb 2019 94,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,986 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2018 90,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2017 88,575 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,459 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 66,455 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,628 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 21 Feb 2014 61,628 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,033 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,892 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,649 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,262 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 49,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 45,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,715 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 42,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,657 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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BKZ 2960 is a 1999 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BKZ 2960, 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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What year was BKZ 2960 registered?

BKZ 2960 is a 1999 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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