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V158 AFU

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,703 mi
Last recorded93,703 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 AFU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 93,703 miles

nsf indicator insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2014 93,685 miles

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)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

nsf indicator insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2013 89,636 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front spring cups rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2013 89,636 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front spring cups rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,222 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 86,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,061 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 74,105 miles

slight weep from n/s drive shaft boot

Fail 2 Feb 2010 74,077 miles

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

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

slight weep from n/s outer drive shaft boot

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r inside of boot corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 64,913 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 64,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 58,352 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 58,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 51,464 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 51,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V158 AFU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V158 AFU, 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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V158 AFU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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