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N55 PLK

1997 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,819 mi
Last recorded82,819 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 PLK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 80,724 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (floor)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear near side and offside body trim loose

exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,679 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2020 77,089 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2018 73,179 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 May 2017 71,650 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 May 2017 71,650 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 May 2016 70,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs scored

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

Fail 17 May 2016 70,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in off side rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake discs scored

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

Pass 20 May 2015 69,324 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 67,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2013 64,841 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2012 59,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 May 2012 59,178 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2011 56,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 54,478 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 54,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 53,447 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 52,180 miles

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

Unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 30 Apr 2008 52,029 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 15 May 2007 50,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 15 May 2007 50,875 miles

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

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

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 11 May 2006 48,168 miles

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

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 7 May 2005 45,347 miles

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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N55 PLK is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 80,635 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 N55 PLK, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N55 PLK is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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