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MIB 7509

1997 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,043 mi
Last recorded77,043 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 7509
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,043 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn to wear bars 2mm

Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear number plates watermarked

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2007 63,503 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 63,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MIB 7509 is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MIB 7509, 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 MIB 7509 registered?

MIB 7509 is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is MIB 7509 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIB 7509 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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