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V261 EVU

2000 Citroen Saxo

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,028 mi
Last recorded74,028 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 EVU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,028 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 74,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 64,103 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 64,103 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 57,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,547 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 48,547 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for V261 EVU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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