MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,850 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s wiper split
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s wiper split
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
offside inner drive shaft gator insecure
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside inner drive shaft gator insecure
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V228 ELU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 V228 ELU, 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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V228 ELU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 January 2000.
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