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V138 GCD

2000 Citroen Saxo

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,009 mi
Last recorded88,009 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 GCD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,009 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 82,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

air bag warning light flashing

front brake discs worn/lipped

nail in offside rear tyre tread

plastic sill covers/bodykit fitted

poor wear pattern to rear tyres

surface corrosion to underside with lifting of factory applied coatings

Fail 18 Nov 2010 82,299 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

air bag warning light flashing

front brake discs worn/lipped

nail in offside rear tyre tread

plastic sill covers/bodykit fitted

poor wear pattern to rear tyres

surface corrosion to underside with lifting of factory applied coatings

Pass 5 Feb 2010 77,525 miles

front discs rusty

h/brake lever poorly secured

Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,877 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,875 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 49,242 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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V138 GCD is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V138 GCD, 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 V138 GCD registered?

V138 GCD is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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