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L12 VTS

1997 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,792 mi
Last recorded104,792 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 VTS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 104,792 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 98,885 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 98,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 94,050 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres close to body.

o/s/f and n/s f brake disc's scored and worn.Advise replace soon.

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm rear bushes worn.

o/s/f suspension lower ball joint rubber boot split.

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2006 92,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc's scored and worn.Advise replace soon.

nail in tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm rear bushes worn.

o/s/f suspension lower ball joint rubber boot split.

oil leak

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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L12 VTS is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L12 VTS, 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 L12 VTS registered?

L12 VTS is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L12 VTS safe to buy?

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