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FB51 AZF

1998 Citroen Saxo

Silver Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,260 mi
Last recorded101,260 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Saxo76,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 AZF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 101,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 98,822 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 98,822 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 97,274 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 95,589 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 95,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 91,571 miles

near side rear tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2007 87,850 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 84,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 84,949 miles

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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FB51 AZF is a 1998 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,527cc diesel 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 FB51 AZF, 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 FB51 AZF registered?

FB51 AZF is a 1998 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is FB51 AZF safe to buy?

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