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J444 NEG

1997 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,821 mi
Last recorded67,821 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 NEG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,821 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 55,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,082 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 53,767 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,379 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,359 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 39,555 miles

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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J444 NEG is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J444 NEG, 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 J444 NEG registered?

J444 NEG is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is J444 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 NEG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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