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N137 SAX

1996 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,770 mi
Last recorded113,770 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Saxo83,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 SAX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 112,152 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 109,926 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 107,424 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 105,310 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 105,310 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,951 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 100,251 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2009 97,365 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 94,706 miles

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 7 Mar 2007 90,559 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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N137 SAX is a 1996 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N137 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 N137 SAX registered?

N137 SAX is a 1996 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N137 SAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N137 SAX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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