MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,590 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Battery insecure
Front wiper blades split.
Nearside inner cv boot split.
Rear lower body panals loose.
Slight oil leak.
near side front wing plastic trim loose
off side front tyre starting to catch on wheel arch
rear exhaust tail pipe catching body and rear exhaust mounting catching near side rear shocker
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front wiper blades split.
Nearside inner cv boot split.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear lower body panals loose.
Slight oil leak.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in both rear main suspension bushs.
Spare wheel insecure.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Cooling radiator fins corroded.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight play in rear suspension bushs.
How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V188 SWT is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.
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 V188 SWT, 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 V188 SWT registered?
V188 SWT is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 2 February 2000.
Is V188 SWT safe to buy?
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