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V137 FMR

2000 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

44,513 mi
Last recorded44,513 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 FMR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 44,513 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 44,179 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 44,177 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 43,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 43,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 43,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,380 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 43,090 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,174 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 42,174 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,387 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 41,387 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,753 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 40,753 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,065 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,419 miles

all tyre in poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2013 39,419 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2012 38,741 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,741 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,788 miles

tyres side walls cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2011 37,788 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer noisey

tyres side walls cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2010 36,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,168 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 35,419 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,419 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,431 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 33,390 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,390 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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V137 FMR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 V137 FMR, 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 V137 FMR registered?

V137 FMR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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