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V270 FHR

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,313 mi
Last recorded85,313 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV270 FHR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,313 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 85,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

gear knob missing

Pass 30 Nov 2019 77,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,707 miles

rusty on rear inner archs

Pass 30 Dec 2017 76,287 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake pipes greased unable to check

Fail 28 Dec 2017 72,651 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake pipes greased unable to check

Pass 23 Dec 2016 69,801 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pipes greased, unable to check condition

Pass 24 Dec 2015 66,367 miles

front coil springs corroded

small hole in rear silencer

Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,055 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased, unable to check

Fail 7 Jan 2015 64,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased, unable to check

Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,877 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,269 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 55,564 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,829 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight ware in n/s and o/s front lower ball joints

Fail 17 Jan 2011 52,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

rear wiper blade split

slight ware in n/s and o/s front lower ball joints

Pass 31 Dec 2009 49,404 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,624 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 43,483 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 39,970 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,746 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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V270 FHR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHR, 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 FHR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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