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SBZ 2636

1987 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,864 mi
Last recorded137,864 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 2636
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 137,864 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s h/brake cable outer casing split

Fail 8 Sep 2010 137,862 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s h/brake cable outer casing split

Pass 11 Sep 2009 134,222 miles

corodded area o/s/rear inner wheel arch

Fail 10 Sep 2009 134,199 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

corodded area o/s/rear inner wheel arch

Pass 17 Jan 2009 129,147 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 117,061 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 105,795 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SBZ 2636 is a 1987 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SBZ 2636, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SBZ 2636 registered?

SBZ 2636 is a 1987 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is SBZ 2636 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 2636 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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