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H18 PLP

1997 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,885 mi
Last recorded77,885 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 PLP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2007 77,885 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 77,884 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2006 70,758 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 70,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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H18 PLP is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H18 PLP, 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 H18 PLP registered?

H18 PLP is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is H18 PLP safe to buy?

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