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V252 ELU

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

118,692 mi
Last recorded118,692 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 ELU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2012 118,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

corrosion to under body and components

n/s rear tyre close to fouling on inner wing

o/s front tyre 3mm

o/s rear tyre wall damaged and close to fouling on fuel tank filler pipe

Pass 17 Oct 2011 108,778 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 108,368 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 100,441 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2010 100,441 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 93,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 93,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,841 miles

Corrosion on chassis by O/S/F Lower arm/ front mounting

Hub caps on wheels/ unable to see wheel bolts

N/S/R Light lens slightly damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight groove in O/S/F tyre side wall, caused by the wheel trim

Fail 18 Oct 2008 78,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on chassis by O/S/F Lower arm/ front mounting

Engine was overfilled with engine oil/ drained 3 ltrs oil out, oil level at max on dipstick now

Hub caps on wheels/ unable to see wheel bolts

N/S/R Light lens slightly damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight groove in O/S/F tyre side wall, caused by the wheel trim

Pass 26 Oct 2007 67,286 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 67,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 58,247 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 58,247 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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V252 ELU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 V252 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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V252 ELU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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