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N149 SAX

1996 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,111 mi
Last recorded115,111 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Citroen Saxo83,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 115,111 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 115,111 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N149 SAX is a 1996 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 N149 SAX registered?

N149 SAX is a 1996 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N149 SAX safe to buy?

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