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V254 GSU

2000 Citroen Saxo

Orange Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,544 mi
Last recorded68,544 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV254 GSU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,544 miles

Slight oil leak

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

Front coil springs different from each other.

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

N/s/f caliper bolt plate deteriorated

No spare wheel

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2013 68,544 miles

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

Front coil springs different from each other.

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

N/s/f caliper bolt plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

No spare wheel

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 65,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front coil springs different sizes

Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,927 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 63,927 miles

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

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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,054 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,709 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,924 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 47,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,870 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 47,867 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V254 GSU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Orange with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V254 GSU, 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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V254 GSU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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