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VIW 1703

1986 Citroen Saxo

Silver Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

143,993 mi
Last recorded143,993 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 1703
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 143,993 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2009 143,993 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 143,309 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 129,762 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 129,762 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 121,984 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 121,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VIW 1703 is a 1986 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 VIW 1703, 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 40 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIW 1703 registered?

VIW 1703 is a 1986 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for VIW 1703 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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