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V163 ELU

2000 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,698 mi
Last recorded89,698 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 ELU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 89,698 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 89,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 88,391 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 88,380 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 87,242 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 87,242 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 85,916 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 85,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,418 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 84,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 83,786 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 83,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,745 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 81,742 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,025 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 80,020 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,126 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,094 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 76,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 74,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,811 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,859 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 64,857 miles

rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Fail 11 May 2013 64,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 12 May 2012 56,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F tyre has been run while flat wearing sidewalls plus inner sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,816 miles

Both front tyres low tread depth n/side worse.

Both front tyres side walls cracking nearside worse.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,137 miles

front tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,801 miles

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

Near side front tyre sidewalls cracking.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,541 miles

Drivers wiper splitting on ends.

Fail 11 Jan 2007 21,974 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,974 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,509 miles

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

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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V163 ELU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V163 ELU, 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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What year was V163 ELU registered?

V163 ELU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V163 ELU safe to buy?

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