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FLZ 7206

1997 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,982 mi
Last recorded87,982 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 7206
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 87,982 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 87,982 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,934 miles

same advises on sheet ref 574796007261

Fail 25 Jul 2007 71,934 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front chassis rails starting to corrode badly

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jul 2006 66,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 66,781 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 59,636 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 59,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FLZ 7206 is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 80,635 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 FLZ 7206, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FLZ 7206 registered?

FLZ 7206 is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is FLZ 7206 safe to buy?

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