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V221 HVC

2000 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,966 mi
Last recorded103,966 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 HVC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 103,966 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 97,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,564 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 89,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 89,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 78,641 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 78,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2008 70,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 54,420 miles

n/s/r tyre wall perished. Radiater leaking.

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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V221 HVC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V221 HVC, 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 V221 HVC registered?

V221 HVC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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