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N154 XSO

1996 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

103,468 mi
Last recorded103,468 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Saxo83,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 XSO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 103,468 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

front discs pitted

Fail 21 May 2009 103,468 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes heavily greased

front discs pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2008 95,888 miles

all 4 tyres just on legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2007 88,269 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 88,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

h/brake not much reserve travel

Fail 7 Jun 2007 88,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

h/brake not much reserve travel

jubile clip for pipe on fuel tank corroded and broken

Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,929 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 79,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 79,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N154 XSO is a 1996 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N154 XSO, 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 N154 XSO registered?

N154 XSO is a 1996 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N154 XSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N154 XSO shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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