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N146 SAX

1996 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

231,639 mi
Last recorded231,639 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Saxo83,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 SAX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 231,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 208,283 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 208,249 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 184,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 163,178 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 141,596 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 115,221 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 84,871 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 84,871 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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 SAX is a 1996 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N146 SAX registered?

N146 SAX is a 1996 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N146 SAX safe to buy?

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