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CLZ 1309

1998 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,184 mi
Last recorded91,184 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Saxo76,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 1309
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,184 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 91,181 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,800 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,310 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 74,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,375 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 69,375 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 64,357 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 64,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CLZ 1309 is a 1998 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CLZ 1309, 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 CLZ 1309 registered?

CLZ 1309 is a 1998 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is CLZ 1309 safe to buy?

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