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V183 HBR

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

51,991 mi
Last recorded51,991 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV183 HBR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 51,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

2x front chassis legs are corroded

Oil leak

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,511 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 35,483 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,787 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 34,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,992 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 33,985 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,851 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 32,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,509 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 31,508 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,214 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,816 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Mar 2007 28,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,664 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 27,664 miles

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

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

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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V183 HBR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V183 HBR, 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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V183 HBR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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