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M88 DPT

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,948 mi
Last recorded81,948 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 DPT
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2014 81,948 miles

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

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 94,618 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2012 82,223 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,160 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 77,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,103 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2010 68,103 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,983 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,772 miles

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

CV gaiter O/S/F - insecure, renew small inner clip

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Indicator bulb - replaced O/S/R - white light

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Spare tyre - missing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,741 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,485 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 31,493 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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M88 DPT is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M88 DPT, 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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M88 DPT is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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