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K300 RLB

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

42,161 mi
Last recorded42,161 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 RLB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2020 42,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at front and rear ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of outer sills

Pass 18 Sep 2019 42,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of outer sills.

Fail 17 Sep 2019 42,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of outer sills

Fail 21 Sep 2018 41,758 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of outer sills

Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,440 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 41,438 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central floor by seat mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front, offside and nearside, pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear, offside and nearside, pitted (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,033 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs lightly corroded

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

n/s front tyre cracked on tread face

nail in o/s rear tyre and cracks in tread face

Fail 3 Oct 2016 41,033 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort n/s 131 v o/s 34 (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs lightly corroded

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

n/s front tyre cracked on tread face

nail in o/s rear tyre and cracks in tread face

Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,824 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

Fail 29 Jun 2015 40,824 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,538 miles

corrosion offside front floor

corrosion offside outer sill

Fail 27 Jun 2014 40,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion offside outer sill

corrosion offside front floor

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,202 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion front floor

corrosion front inner arches

Fail 27 Jun 2013 40,202 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion front floor

corrosion front inner arches

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,881 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 39,877 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)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,550 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 39,550 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber missing pedal has groves

front discs pitted rear discs worn

play in handbrake lever

Fail 28 Jun 2010 37,990 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber missing pedal has groves

front discs pitted rear discs worn

play in handbrake lever

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,710 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres perrished

Fail 26 Jun 2009 33,710 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres perrished

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,705 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,795 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,281 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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K300 RLB is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K300 RLB, 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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K300 RLB is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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