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NIB 8452

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,864 mi
Last recorded74,864 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 8452
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 74,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp loose

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 66,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 44,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 33,700 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 22,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 16,653 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 16,465 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 13,648 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 13,344 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 13,163 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 12,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 11,819 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 11,245 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 10,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 10,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 10,422 miles

Offside and nearside front wipers starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 9,884 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 9,378 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,378 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 8,613 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 7,844 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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NIB 8452 is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NIB 8452, 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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NIB 8452 is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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The MOT history for NIB 8452 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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