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V166 HBN

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,817 mi
Last recorded191,817 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 HBN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 191,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2011 181,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2011 181,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 164,231 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 164,231 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 147,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 129,172 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 109,522 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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V166 HBN is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V166 HBN, 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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V166 HBN is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 February 2000.

Is V166 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V166 HBN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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