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K13 TEC

1997 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,297 mi
Last recorded27,297 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 TEC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,297 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 27,297 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding /// (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 24,768 miles

cracks in tread pattern on all tyres ///

Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,097 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,644 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,005 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,087 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,747 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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K13 TEC is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K13 TEC, 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 K13 TEC registered?

K13 TEC is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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