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N129 SAX

1996 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,151 mi
Last recorded45,151 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Saxo83,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 SAX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2009 45,151 miles

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

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

inner rear wheel arches corroded

offside rear chassis corroded/distorted

oil leak

rear foot brake effort low

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,151 miles

inner rear wheel arches corroded

offside rear chassis corroded/distorted

oil leak

rear foot brake effort low

Pass 30 May 2007 44,246 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 44,224 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside top door hinge broken

Pass 22 May 2006 39,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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N129 SAX is a 1996 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N129 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 N129 SAX registered?

N129 SAX is a 1996 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N129 SAX safe to buy?

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