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M55 PAP

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,518 mi
Last recorded67,518 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 PAP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,518 miles

nail in tread of nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2016 67,511 miles

Nearside Rear 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.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nail in tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,245 miles

oil leak, suspect rocker cover gasket

washer pump sounds weak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 65,245 miles

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

oil leak, suspect rocker cover gasket

washer pump sounds weak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,256 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wall deteroirting

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,676 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 58,676 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,278 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust clamp loose and starting to leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,570 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 47,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers front tyre worn to 3mm and cut in sidewall

oil leaking from engine

passenger front tyre worn on edges

radiator in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,715 miles

cut in drivers front tyre sidewall

oil leaking from engine

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2010 41,715 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in drivers front tyre sidewall

oil leaking from engine

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,909 miles

battery weak

drivers wiper starting to split

oil leaking from engine and gearbox

radiator in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,121 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

oil leaking from engine

radiator in poor condition

spare tyre flat

Fail 21 Mar 2007 35,897 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres badly perished and splitting

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nail in drivers front tyre

passenger front tyre starting to wear on edges

radiator in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,897 miles

both rear tyres badly perished and splitting

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nail in drivers front tyre

passenger front tyre starting to wear on edges

radiator in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,155 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 33,628 miles

OSF tyre under inflated.Rear wiper worn.Radiator deteriorating.

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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M55 PAP is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M55 PAP, 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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M55 PAP is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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