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C5 AXD

1997 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,225 mi
Last recorded118,225 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 AXD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 118,225 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 112,447 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 108,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 100,868 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 95,020 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 95,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C5 AXD is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,587cc 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 C5 AXD, 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 C5 AXD registered?

C5 AXD is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is C5 AXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 AXD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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