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N122 PWK

1996 Citroen Saxo

Pink Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,473 mi
Last recorded65,473 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Saxo83,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 PWK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1996
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,473 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,396 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 53,396 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 50,750 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 50,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,139 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 49,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,371 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 47,371 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate discolour req's replaceing.

hand brake lever loose req's attention.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,332 miles

front number plate discolour

o/s/r indcator light pale.

slight play in o/s/f lower steering ball joint.

Fail 6 Jun 2007 43,175 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion in centre & rear exhaust system & slightly leaking.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,175 miles

corrosion in centre & rear exhaust system & slightly leaking.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,092 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 41,092 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

hand brake lever loose. †engine running rough on tickover. †slight wear/play in o/s/f lower steeing /suspension ball joint. †o/s/r tyre tread perished. †small cut in o/s/f tyre wall.

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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N122 PWK is a 1996 Citroen Saxo in Pink with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N122 PWK, 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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N122 PWK is a 1996 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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