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V147 HRM

2000 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,741 mi
Last recorded112,741 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 HRM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 112,741 miles

general moderate to heavy corrosion underside & under front wheel arches,bonnet corroded,accident damage at front,n/s/f chassis leg creased & inner wing rusted/holed

Fail 15 Nov 2012 112,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

general moderate to heavy corrosion underside & under front wheel arches,bonnet corroded,accident damage at front,n/s/f chassis leg creased & inner wing rusted/holed

Pass 5 Dec 2011 111,911 miles

accident damage at front,n/s chassis leg creased & inner wing rusted/holed

Fail 1 Dec 2011 111,895 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

accident damage at front,n/s chassis leg creased & inner wing rusted/holed

Pass 14 Apr 2011 110,313 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2011 110,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2010 100,085 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 100,085 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,300 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 95,079 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise oil leak!

Pass 9 Jun 2008 88,395 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 88,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 80,563 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 67,260 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 67,260 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V147 HRM is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V147 HRM, 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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V147 HRM is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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