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V203 FVJ

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,080 mi
Last recorded123,080 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 FVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 123,080 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 103,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs starting to corrode

unable to check outer sills as covers fitted at time of test

Fail 3 May 2012 103,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs starting to corrode

unable to check outer sills as covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2011 97,837 miles

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

unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 8 May 2010 90,538 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 87,242 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

handbrake close to max travel

unable to check outer sills fully as covered by body kit

Fail 18 May 2009 87,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

handbrake close to max travel

unable to check outer sills fully as covered by body kit

Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 82,399 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 81,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2007 81,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2006 71,432 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 71,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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V203 FVJ is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 V203 FVJ, 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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V203 FVJ is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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