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T435 BKV

1999 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,217 mi
Last recorded114,217 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Citroen Saxo71,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT435 BKV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 114,217 miles

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

Nearside and offside front floor pans slightly corroded

Nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

emits slight blue smoke during acceleration

Fail 15 Aug 2015 114,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside and offside front floor pans slightly corroded

Nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

emits slight blue smoke during acceleration

Fail 4 Aug 2015 113,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,341 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 109,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 103,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 99,062 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight noise from NSR hub bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2012 99,062 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight noise from NSR hub bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 95,929 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2010 83,312 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,876 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,101 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 61,759 miles

see advice sheet no.100702927130, issued 02/05/2007 (items 005,006 & 008 rectified)

Fail 2 May 2007 61,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

JUST ACCEPTABLE - o/s door mirror cracked

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing slightly

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,571 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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T435 BKV is a 1999 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 71,570 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 T435 BKV, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T435 BKV is a 1999 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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