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V233 GTP

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

70,884 mi
Last recorded70,884 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 GTP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2015 70,884 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres are soft

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre heavly worn on inner edge

Rear axle has a brake imbalance of 38%

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,471 miles

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

slight play near/side end of rack

Fail 22 Oct 2014 68,471 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight play near/side end of rack

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,656 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs in poor condition

slight play near/side end of rack

Fail 9 Oct 2013 66,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs in poor condition

slight play near/side end of rack

Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,344 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,998 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 53,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 47,602 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,546 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread and on outer sidewall

Fail 19 Jul 2008 39,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread and on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,735 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 36,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s of steering rack has slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2007 36,763 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s of steering rack has slight play

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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V233 GTP is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V233 GTP, 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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V233 GTP is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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