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N103 SAX

1996 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,779 mi
Last recorded126,779 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Saxo83,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 SAX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 126,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 120,125 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 119,983 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 111,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2006 105,257 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyers worn on edges †

front anti roll bar bushes worn

near side front tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2006 105,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front antiroll bar bushes wearing

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

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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N103 SAX is a 1996 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 83,018 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 N103 SAX, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N103 SAX registered?

N103 SAX is a 1996 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N103 SAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N103 SAX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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