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N127 BRP

1996 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,989 mi
Last recorded88,989 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Saxo83,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 BRP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,989 miles

airbag lamp on

handbrake lever has slight side to side movement

offside front seat security

slight play in steering column

Fail 3 Sep 2009 88,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

airbag lamp on

handbrake lever has slight side to side movement

offside front seat security

slight play in steering column

Pass 30 Aug 2008 86,152 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 86,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 78,672 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

PLAY IN O/S/F & N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS

SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

Fail 10 Apr 2006 77,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,301 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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N127 BRP is a 1996 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N127 BRP, 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 N127 BRP registered?

N127 BRP is a 1996 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N127 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N127 BRP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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