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K7 PJO

1997 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

107,192 mi
Last recorded107,192 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 PJO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 107,192 miles

ADVIES FAN BELT WORN SOME PLAY TO N/S FRONT SUSPENSION

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 107,192 miles

ADVIES FAN BELT WORN SOME PLAY TO N/S FRONT SUSPENSION

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 107,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 99,633 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 99,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 91,928 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 91,928 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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K7 PJO is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K7 PJO, 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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K7 PJO is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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