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V244 HCW

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,000 mi
Last recorded46,000 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 HCW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,000 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 46,000 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,046 miles

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

both front floors weak near front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 5 Feb 2009 42,046 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front floors weak near front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 26,442 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 26,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 15,114 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 15,068 miles

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

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

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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V244 HCW is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V244 HCW, 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 V244 HCW registered?

V244 HCW is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V244 HCW safe to buy?

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