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V263 JHJ

2000 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,664 mi
Last recorded92,664 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV263 JHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 92,664 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 92,664 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 83,950 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 83,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,320 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 74,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 69,916 miles

Coolant leak

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 10 Oct 2008 69,916 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,380 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 61,179 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 61,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 55,895 miles

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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V263 JHJ is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V263 JHJ, 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 V263 JHJ registered?

V263 JHJ is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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