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H12 BVG

1997 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,847 mi
Last recorded131,847 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 BVG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 131,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 130,796 miles

exaust blowing at rear box

excess oil leaks

Fail 15 Aug 2008 130,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

exaust blowing at rear box

excess oil leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2007 112,874 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 112,874 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 108,892 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 99,762 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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H12 BVG is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H12 BVG, 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 H12 BVG registered?

H12 BVG is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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