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BLZ 1779

1997 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 1779
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 126,401 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bad engine oil leak

both rear tyres badly cracked(recomend replacement)

excessive hand brake travel

near side front wheel binding

off side front brakes appear to be contaminated

off side head lamp cracked and discoloured

oil in coolant

slight play in steering rack

windscreen washers poor

bonnet stay clip broken and is in danger of shorting battery

Pass 15 Jul 2009 122,947 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 122,627 miles

crack on drivers side of windscreen

offside headlamp lens damaged but not affecting beampattern

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2007 113,854 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front seat has slight movement

Pass 14 Jul 2006 104,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre valves cracking

near side c v gaiter cracked

near side front lower swivel boot split

off side front seat fixings clicking

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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BLZ 1779 is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BLZ 1779, 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 BLZ 1779 registered?

BLZ 1779 is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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