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N138 SAX

1996 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,549 mi
Last recorded111,549 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Saxo83,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 SAX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 111,549 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 111,549 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper insecure

o/s front chassis leg damaged

radiater insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2009 94,386 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 93,528 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 93,524 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 89,072 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 81,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 74,133 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 74,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N138 SAX is a 1996 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N138 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 N138 SAX registered?

N138 SAX is a 1996 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N138 SAX safe to buy?

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