MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,028 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
boot lock sticking
exhaust rubber split but still secure
front wipers starting to split
o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outside
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
boot lock sticking
exhaust rubber split but still secure
front wipers starting to split
o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outside
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
airbag light flashing at time of test
rear service brakes low effort
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
airbag light flashing at time of test
nearside rear tyre heavily cracked/deteriorated
rear service brakes low effort
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
no cat fitted
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?
Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V261 EVU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V261 EVU, 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 V261 EVU registered?
V261 EVU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is V261 EVU safe to buy?
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