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V211 LNY

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,036 mi
Last recorded71,036 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV211 LNY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2012 71,036 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 71,036 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,898 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

excess travel park brake lever

offside front seat belt lock cover missing

Fail 6 Apr 2010 59,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

radiator insecure mountings broken

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 57,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,514 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Apr 2008 51,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Apr 2007 47,670 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 47,666 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 40,003 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 40,003 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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V211 LNY is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V211 LNY, 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 V211 LNY registered?

V211 LNY is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V211 LNY safe to buy?

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