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BEE 17W

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

21,559 mi
Last recorded21,559 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEE 17W
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 21,559 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 21,152 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 20,769 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 20,759 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 20,308 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 20,308 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 19,905 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 19,558 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,988 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,518 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 18,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 18,052 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 18,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,597 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,061 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 16,344 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,809 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 15,181 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 15,169 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 15,181 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

lower coolant pipe support bracket broken.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,346 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,812 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 12,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,071 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 12,071 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 11,281 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 11,281 miles

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

Rear brakies are slightly imbalanced/ Two number plates fitted to rear of vehicle both different registrations/ Off side front brake binding/ Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 2 May 2007 10,562 miles

rear no.plate insecure

Pass 4 May 2006 9,873 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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BEE 17W is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 BEE 17W, 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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BEE 17W is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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