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N152 PWK

1996 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,495 mi
Last recorded84,495 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Saxo83,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 PWK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 84,495 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 84,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 79,539 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 68,779 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 68,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning lamp on

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape - uneven wear to tread

Pass 5 Jul 2006 61,228 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 61,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N152 PWK is a 1996 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N152 PWK, 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 N152 PWK registered?

N152 PWK is a 1996 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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