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J222 ADY

1997 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,052 mi
Last recorded56,052 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 ADY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 56,050 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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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J222 ADY is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J222 ADY, 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 J222 ADY registered?

J222 ADY is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is J222 ADY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J222 ADY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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