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IUI 3705

1997 Citroen Saxo

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

92,111 mi
Last recorded92,111 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 3705
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2010 92,111 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,945 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 88,945 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 77,940 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 77,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 74,697 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED . NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTING BEARING ROUGH .

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 74,696 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED . NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTING BEARING ROUGH .

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 71,878 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 71,878 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 3705 is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 3705, 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 3705 registered?

IUI 3705 is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for IUI 3705 shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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