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V145 NEC

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,868 mi
Last recorded116,868 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 NEC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 116,868 miles

rear exhaust been repaired

Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r tyre cut on inner sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2013 112,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2012 100,509 miles

Oil leak

low effort n/s/r brake service and parking

o/s/f seat runner worn

wear o/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 15 Mar 2012 100,505 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

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

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

low effort n/s/r brake service and parking

o/s/f seat runner worn

wear o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 15 Mar 2011 91,270 miles

Both front brake discs poor condition

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,878 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 83,831 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light flashing on

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 78,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,615 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 69,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2007 59,805 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 59,593 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 59,593 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 55,076 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 55,076 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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V145 NEC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V145 NEC, 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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V145 NEC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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