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V166 NVY

2000 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,006 mi
Last recorded78,006 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 NVY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 78,006 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 78,006 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,068 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 69,063 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 63,323 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 NVY is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V166 NVY, 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 NVY is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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