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V142 JKO

2000 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,717 mi
Last recorded31,717 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 JKO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,717 miles

chips on screen

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

Fail 28 Apr 2017 31,717 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips on screen

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2016 28,175 miles

small oil leaks

Fail 29 Apr 2016 28,175 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,192 miles

slight play front swivels

Fail 13 Apr 2015 25,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play front swivels

Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,095 miles

Oil leak

advise,o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 22,095 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

advise,o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 14,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,588 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,150 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 14,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,645 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011

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)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 12,976 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 12,976 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,347 miles

Nearside rear tyre has minor cracks in wall

Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,739 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 11,739 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 10,792 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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V142 JKO is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V142 JKO, 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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V142 JKO is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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