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N158 EKB

1996 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,836 mi
Last recorded87,836 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Saxo83,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 EKB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 87,836 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 87,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,780 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 75,780 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 68,515 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 68,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 63,499 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 63,499 miles

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

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

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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N158 EKB is a 1996 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N158 EKB, 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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N158 EKB is a 1996 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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