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V202 LWX

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,492 mi
Last recorded162,492 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV202 LWX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 162,492 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 161,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 150,877 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 150,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 142,548 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 142,508 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 133,702 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 124,347 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 117,081 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 106,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 95,975 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 85,040 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 85,040 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING WITH LITE PITTING.

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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V202 LWX is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V202 LWX, 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 V202 LWX registered?

V202 LWX is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V202 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V202 LWX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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