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V186 FVJ

2000 Citroen Saxo

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,244 mi
Last recorded109,244 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV186 FVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 109,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

airbag light on indicating fault

high parking brake travel

Fail 24 Feb 2012 109,244 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

airbag light on indicating fault

cambelt change due at75000 and 150000

high parking brake travel

service due112500

Pass 23 Feb 2011 101,464 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

n/s/f brake disc corroded/pitted

o/s/f brake disc corroded/pitted

Fail 22 Feb 2011 101,464 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake disc corroded/pitted

o/s/f brake disc corroded/pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 96,367 miles

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

exhaust system in a corroded condition

Pass 25 Feb 2009 85,773 miles

airbag light flashing

non-standard wheels fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2008 79,947 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 735,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chip to wind screen

some travel to parking brake lever

Pass 25 Jan 2007 735,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chip to wind screen

some travel to parking brake lever

Pass 7 Jan 2006 65,519 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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V186 FVJ is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V186 FVJ, 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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V186 FVJ is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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