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V231 GRM

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,774 mi
Last recorded106,774 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 GRM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 106,774 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 106,774 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 101,763 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 101,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2011 97,661 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 95,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2009 87,544 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 87,544 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 79,018 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 70,340 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 70,340 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 64,950 miles

there is slight side wall perishing on the rear tyres

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 GRM is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GRM, 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 GRM registered?

V231 GRM is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V231 GRM safe to buy?

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