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V270 ELU

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

59,632 mi
Last recorded59,632 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV270 ELU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,632 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 59,632 miles

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,158 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 52,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box excess corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,334 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 48,333 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,481 miles

advise offside rear tyre screw in tread.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 45,481 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise offside rear tyre screw in tread.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,984 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 37,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,055 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 36,055 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 May 2009 35,941 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 35,941 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 34,476 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 34,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 31,166 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 31,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 22,021 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 22,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V270 ELU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V270 ELU, 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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V270 ELU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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