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V143 LSF

2000 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

41,977 mi
Last recorded41,977 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 LSF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 41,977 miles

oil filter very rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2011 41,977 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil filter very rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2010 131,000 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 131,000 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 118,540 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 118,540 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 107,205 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 107,205 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 97,360 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 90,177 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 90,177 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

o/s front wheel arch trim loose

Pass 7 Jun 2005 81,236 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 81,236 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bad oil leak on engine

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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V143 LSF is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V143 LSF, 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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V143 LSF is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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