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M5 AXD

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,524 mi
Last recorded86,524 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 AXD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 86,524 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 86,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,849 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 78,891 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,290 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,284 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 65,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

both sides lower sill plastic covers fitted unable to check areas correctly????

knock near side front area????

off side front lower fog lamp inoperative

Fail 4 Dec 2009 65,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

both sides lower sill plastic covers fitted unable to check areas correctly????

knock near side front area????

off side front lower fog lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Dec 2008 63,483 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 63,482 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

both sides outer sill /body side panels , plastic cover panels fitted,unable to test/check areas

near side front sun visor unable to stowed away correctly

no rear seats/ seat belts fitted time test

Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,710 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag lamp- on

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2007 59,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag lamp- on

play in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,570 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 41,278 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 41,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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M5 AXD is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M5 AXD, 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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M5 AXD is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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