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S8 XLO

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,955 mi
Last recorded66,955 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 XLO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 66,955 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 66,955 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 56,668 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 56,668 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 55,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,063 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 54,823 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

handbrake lever has slight wear

Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,531 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 48,519 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,511 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 48,511 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,343 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 37,444 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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S8 XLO is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S8 XLO, 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 S8 XLO registered?

S8 XLO is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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