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V252 HCW

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,621 mi
Last recorded92,621 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,621 miles

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

Slight noise from offside cv joint

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,511 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 86,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,365 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 83,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,874 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 76,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,834 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 69,834 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,315 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 56,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

N/s door mirror galss cracked showing more than one picture

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall deteriated

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,126 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,359 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 43,358 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 14 May 2007 42,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front reg plate faded

Pass 14 May 2007 42,332 miles

front reg plate faded

Pass 3 May 2006 37,602 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 37,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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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V252 HCW is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V252 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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V252 HCW is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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