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V201 DTV

2000 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,559 mi
Last recorded107,559 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV201 DTV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 107,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2011 94,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres worn

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2011 94,549 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres worn

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,065 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 86,064 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 79,474 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 74,549 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 74,549 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 70,961 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 70,961 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

air bag lamp on

damage to o/s/f wing

footbrake efficiency 54%

Pass 21 Jan 2006 94,398 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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V201 DTV is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V201 DTV, 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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V201 DTV is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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