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P138 YYJ

1997 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,595 mi
Last recorded66,595 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 YYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2014 66,595 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s & o/s rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,595 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,948 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,706 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 64,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,136 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Jun 2011 63,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,335 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 61,317 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,259 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 57,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,611 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,200 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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P138 YYJ is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P138 YYJ, 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 P138 YYJ registered?

P138 YYJ is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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