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T8 SXO

2000 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 SXO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 1 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s shocker sight play

washers poor

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

airbag light on

both front chassis rails corroded

no spare wheel

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 81,753 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front brake pipes fitting very close to anti roll bar links

vehicle lower too its limit

Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,599 miles

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

both front brake pipes very close to anti roll bar

compleat suspension lowerd too minimum / coil springs loose when vehicle raised

front wheels touching platic panneling under wheel arches

nearside drive shaft inner gator split/leaking grease

rear torsion bar fitted to its minimun height [causing unessasary wear on other parts]

Fail 8 Jan 2008 73,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

both front brake pipes very close to anti roll bar

compleat suspension lowerd too minimum / coil springs loose when vehicle raised

front wheels touching platic panneling under wheel arches

nearside drive shaft inner gator split/leaking grease

rear torsion bar fitted to its minimun height [causing unessasary wear on other parts]

Pass 29 Jan 2007 61,003 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 60,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,144 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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T8 SXO is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T8 SXO, 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 T8 SXO registered?

T8 SXO is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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