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J3 CDJ

1997 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,921 mi
Last recorded128,921 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 CDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2006 128,921 miles

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Fail 28 Apr 2006 128,921 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

DENT'S IN BONNET,O/S/FRONT WING AND O/S/DOOR, REAR WING AND ROOF AND BOOT DOOR. DENT'S IN N/S/REAR WING AND N/S/DOOR AND FRONT WING

SCRATCHES AND MARK'S IN FRONT SCREEN. CORROSION FORMING FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE'S. O/S/REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED. SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/REAR INNER RIM

TYRE SIZE 185/55/14H N/S/FRONT 4mm O/S/FRONT 5mm N/S/REAR 6mm O/S/REAR 6mm

battery insecure

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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J3 CDJ 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 J3 CDJ, 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 J3 CDJ registered?

J3 CDJ is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is J3 CDJ safe to buy?

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