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V205 JBN

2000 Citroen Saxo

Orange Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,508 mi
Last recorded60,508 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 JBN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 60,508 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 60,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 60,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres worn to legal limit and heavily perished

both floor pans heavily corroded

brake fluid level low

centre exhaust clamp missing

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

Fail 3 Oct 2011 53,357 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,357 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,897 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 49,897 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 47,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres have small cracks amongst tread

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,016 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks amongst tread

Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,405 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,803 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,112 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 30,883 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 30,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front and rear no plates becoming unclear

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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V205 JBN is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Orange with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V205 JBN, 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 V205 JBN registered?

V205 JBN is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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