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N146 FWE

1996 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,685 mi
Last recorded127,685 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Saxo83,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 FWE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 127,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 117,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 109,863 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 109,843 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 101,652 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 101,630 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 94,256 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 88,424 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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N146 FWE is a 1996 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N146 FWE, 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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N146 FWE is a 1996 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 July 1996.

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