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1-VBW-735

2000 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,221 mi
Last recorded108,221 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1-VBW-735
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,221 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 108,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kickoff (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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1-VBW-735 is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 67,518 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1-VBW-735, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1-VBW-735 registered?

1-VBW-735 is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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