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N134 SAX

1996 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,834 mi
Last recorded135,834 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Saxo83,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 SAX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 135,834 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 127,910 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 123,617 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 119,087 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 111,766 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 103,655 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 103,651 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 97,727 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advive osf chasic starting to get fin osr brake low efort

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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N134 SAX is a 1996 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N134 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 N134 SAX registered?

N134 SAX is a 1996 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N134 SAX safe to buy?

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