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D15 VTS

1998 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,894 mi
Last recorded80,894 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Saxo76,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 VTS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,894 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,449 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 74,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,147 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,047 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,057 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 56,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,163 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 31,752 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 31,752 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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D15 VTS is a 1998 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D15 VTS, 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 D15 VTS registered?

D15 VTS is a 1998 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is D15 VTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D15 VTS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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