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V178 LSF

2000 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,719 mi
Last recorded108,719 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 LSF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 108,719 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2008 97,621 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

STRONG ADVISE - Front pads getting low

Slight play in front strut top mountings

Fail 28 Nov 2008 97,621 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perished

STRONG ADVISE - Front pads getting low

Slight play in front strut top mountings

Pass 21 Nov 2007 87,606 miles

Front springs corroding

STRONG ADVISE - Front tyres wearing edges

Pass 1 Dec 2006 81,068 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 81,010 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

head gasket oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2005 71,923 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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V178 LSF is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V178 LSF, 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 V178 LSF registered?

V178 LSF is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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