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V231 ELU

2000 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,329 mi
Last recorded96,329 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 ELU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2006 96,329 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 95,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 75,870 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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V231 ELU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V231 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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What year was V231 ELU registered?

V231 ELU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V231 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V231 ELU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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