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S5 XXO

2000 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,724 mi
Last recorded132,724 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XXO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 132,724 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 126,070 miles

all under vehicle under seal covered

both inner cv boot losing grease but not split at time of test

offside outer cv boot losing grease but not split at time of test.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 121,363 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 119,550 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 119,388 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 116,425 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 116,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 114,810 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 114,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 112,729 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 109,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 104,720 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 100,914 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 100,905 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 93,731 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.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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S5 XXO is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S5 XXO, 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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What year was S5 XXO registered?

S5 XXO is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is S5 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 XXO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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