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CNZ 9004

1998 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,104 mi
Last recorded135,104 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Saxo76,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 9004
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 135,104 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 127,825 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 127,656 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 112,168 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 112,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 106,505 miles

o/s mirror broken but still providing rear view

Fail 22 Apr 2008 106,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s mirror broken but still providing rear view

Pass 18 Apr 2007 101,505 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 101,505 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

fuel filter retaining clip broken

Pass 10 Apr 2006 95,936 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 95,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CNZ 9004 is a 1998 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CNZ 9004, 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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CNZ 9004 is a 1998 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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