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DCZ 2062

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,467 mi
Last recorded114,467 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 2062
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 114,467 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 114,232 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 101,551 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 94,535 miles

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

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

offside rear chassis dammaged not within perscribed area

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,535 miles

offside rear chassis dammaged not within perscribed area

Pass 11 May 2011 90,067 miles

offside rear chassis dammaged outside of perscribed area

Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,241 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 80,220 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,350 miles

Accident damage to rear towing eye/Chassis

SRS light - On

Fail 2 Mar 2009 70,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Accident damage to rear towing eye/Chassis

SRS light - On

Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,100 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,944 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 61,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DCZ 2062 is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DCZ 2062, 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 DCZ 2062 registered?

DCZ 2062 is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is DCZ 2062 safe to buy?

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