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IUI 2079

1997 Citroen Saxo

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,882 mi
Last recorded110,882 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 2079
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 110,882 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 110,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight grab on n/s front brake.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 106,063 miles

rear boot floor slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear axle supporting arm slightly corroded

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

nearside front chassis rail slightly corroded and starting to split

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2010 106,030 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear axel supporting arms slightly corroded

nearside front chassis rail slightly corroded and starting to split

rear boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 100,476 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 100,476 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 88,356 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 84,759 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 84,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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IUI 2079 is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 IUI 2079, 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 IUI 2079 registered?

IUI 2079 is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for IUI 2079 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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