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V187 ELU

2000 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,030 mi
Last recorded68,030 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 ELU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 68,030 miles

Offside Front noise from drive shaft when turned

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 27 Oct 2015 68,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front noise from drive shaft when turned

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in rear axle bushes

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split

Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,322 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 64,310 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,774 miles

Air bag light on

Cracks to o/s/r tyre tread but not exposing cords

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 60,774 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on

Cracks to o/s/r tyre tread but not exposing cords

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,576 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,783 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,258 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,523 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

top rubber boot split off side antiroll bar link

Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,526 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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V187 ELU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V187 ELU, 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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V187 ELU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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