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P116 NNF

1997 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,974 mi
Last recorded82,974 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 NNF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

both front brake discs slightly pitted

drivers seat slightly insecure

slight handbrake travel

Fail 27 Feb 2008 82,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

both front brake discs slightly pitted

drivers seat slightly insecure

slight handbrake travel

Pass 16 Mar 2007 77,736 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 77,732 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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P116 NNF is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P116 NNF, 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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What year was P116 NNF registered?

P116 NNF is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P116 NNF safe to buy?

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