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S3 DMO

2000 Citroen Saxo

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,677 mi
Last recorded155,677 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 DMO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 155,677 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 155,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 144,617 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 135,480 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 135,480 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 124,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 118,194 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 110,007 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 100,633 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 90,201 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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S3 DMO is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S3 DMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 DMO registered?

S3 DMO is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is S3 DMO safe to buy?

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