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P763 GVO

1997 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,781 mi
Last recorded56,781 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Saxo80,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 GVO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,781 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 56,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,046 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,989 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 53,936 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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P763 GVO is a 1997 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P763 GVO, 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 P763 GVO registered?

P763 GVO is a 1997 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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