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V261 HEV

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,613 mi
Last recorded94,613 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 HEV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,613 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 94,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,206 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 83,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 77,053 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre starting to crack on outer side wall

n/s rear tyre starting to crack on outer side wall

Fail 1 Apr 2011 77,053 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre starting to crack on outer side wall

n/s rear tyre starting to crack on outer side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,109 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 67,109 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 62,631 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 62,631 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 57,773 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 54,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 HEV is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V261 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

V261 HEV is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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