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V189 HBR

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,394 mi
Last recorded93,394 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 HBR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 93,394 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded. under body corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 88,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 88,591 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 79,844 miles

Nearside rear view mirror missing

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 79,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear view mirror missing

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 71,049 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 70,952 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 63,754 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 54,835 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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V189 HBR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V189 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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V189 HBR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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