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P646 PVM

1997 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,890 mi
Last recorded80,890 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 PVM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 80,890 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre cracking with age

offside front wheel slight brake bind

offside rear wheel slight brake bind

Pass 17 Oct 2009 76,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes have slight imbalance on application

offside rear tyre badly perished but not showing cords

Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,545 miles

NOTE/BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS CRACKING BUT NO CORDS SHOWING/

Fail 18 Oct 2008 70,043 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

NOTE/BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS CRACKING BUT NO CORDS SHOWING/

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,729 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 64,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,773 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 61,772 miles

Front Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

NOTE. COOLANT LEAK.

NOTE. SOME MOVEMENT IN ENGINE MOUNT AREA.

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

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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P646 PVM is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P646 PVM, 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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P646 PVM is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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