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L7 SXO

2000 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,850 mi
Last recorded98,850 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 SXO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,850 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 98,027 miles

Exhaust slightly noisey

N/S outer C/V boot in poor condition

N/S reverse light not working (If fitted)

N/S/F fog lamp not working

O/S door check strap in poor condition

Screen wipers slightly poor

Fail 30 Jan 2012 98,020 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust slightly noisey

N/S outer C/V boot in poor condition

N/S reverse light not working (If fitted)

N/S/F fog lamp not working

O/S door check strap in poor condition

Screen wipers slightly poor

Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,592 miles

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check whole sill.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 87,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check whole sill.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,577 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 80,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,316 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 69,482 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 69,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light stays on

Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,929 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 61,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 60,643 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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L7 SXO is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Black 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 L7 SXO, 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 L7 SXO registered?

L7 SXO is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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