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V127 FCG

2000 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,029 mi
Last recorded108,029 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV127 FCG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 108,029 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2010 98,319 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

tempary repair offside headlamp

Fail 7 Oct 2010 98,232 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 86,561 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 86,561 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,554 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 22 Sep 2008 72,546 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,438 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 62,429 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,006 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 46,007 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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V127 FCG is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V127 FCG, 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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V127 FCG is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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