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L80 MBJ

1997 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,111 mi
Last recorded88,111 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 MBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2008 88,111 miles

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

slight play in both rear axle bushes

slight play in nsf and osf rear wishbone bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2008 137,052 miles

slight play in nsr radius arm bush

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 135,125 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 129,379 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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L80 MBJ is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L80 MBJ, 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 L80 MBJ registered?

L80 MBJ is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is L80 MBJ safe to buy?

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