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V165 FMR

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,313 mi
Last recorded94,313 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 FMR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,313 miles

advise n/s sill is becoming rusted internaly

Fail 6 Feb 2013 94,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

advise n/s sill is becoming rusted internaly

Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,324 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Jan 2012 84,236 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 74,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 64,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front pads lower than nearside front

Pass 30 Jan 2010 64,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

offside front pads lower than nearside front

Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,027 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,624 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,829 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 33,828 miles

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

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

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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V165 FMR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V165 FMR, 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 V165 FMR registered?

V165 FMR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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