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BT52 XSH

1998 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,836 mi
Last recorded62,836 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Saxo76,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 XSH
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,836 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 59,707 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 59,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,925 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 32,658 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 29,424 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 25,203 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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BT52 XSH is a 1998 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BT52 XSH, 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 BT52 XSH registered?

BT52 XSH is a 1998 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is BT52 XSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 XSH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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