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DLZ 2200

1998 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,397 mi
Last recorded65,397 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Saxo76,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 2200
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

vehicle road tested for brakes as to low for rollers

Pass 16 Mar 2009 90,956 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 84,395 miles

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

radiator lower bracket damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2007 84,288 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

radiator lower bracket damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2005 71,386 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 71,310 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DLZ 2200 is a 1998 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DLZ 2200, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DLZ 2200 registered?

DLZ 2200 is a 1998 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is DLZ 2200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLZ 2200 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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