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N149 JPP

1996 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,214 mi
Last recorded101,214 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Saxo83,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 JPP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 101,214 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 101,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,179 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,356 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 78,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,956 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,502 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 71,477 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 68,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 68,773 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,026 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 53,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,133 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 53,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs poor condition ok on rollers

rear exhaust middle box poor condition

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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N149 JPP is a 1996 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N149 JPP, 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 N149 JPP registered?

N149 JPP is a 1996 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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