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V146 LOX

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,301 mi
Last recorded71,301 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 LOX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2013 71,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 67,976 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 67,949 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f tyre close to limit and scrubbing on both edges

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,562 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 62,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,694 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s outter sill at rear is weak under thumb pressure

no o/s door stay

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak around steering rack area

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

spare tyre has splits in sidewall

Fail 20 Jan 2010 56,694 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s outter sill at rear is weak under thumb pressure

no o/s door stay

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak around steering rack area

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

spare tyre has splits in sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,064 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s dip beam onupper limit

n/s wiper blade split at ends

o/s dip beam on lower limit

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak around steering rack area

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

spare tyre has splits in sidewall

Fail 20 Jan 2009 47,982 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Jan 2008 39,437 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished on both walls

o/s headlamp on lower limit

rear registration plate showing signs of wear recommend further investigation

Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,437 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished on both walls

o/s headlamp on lower limit

rear registration plate showing signs of wear recommend further investigation

Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,840 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 33,102 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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V146 LOX is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red 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 V146 LOX, 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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V146 LOX is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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