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S4 XDS

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,615 mi
Last recorded110,615 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 XDS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 110,615 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 110,602 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 104,556 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 104,466 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 98,345 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 91,083 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 88,820 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 88,809 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 85,565 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 85,551 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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S4 XDS is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S4 XDS, 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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S4 XDS is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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