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V273 JHJ

2000 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,350 mi
Last recorded160,350 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 JHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 160,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 145,232 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 131,259 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

frpont wipers slightly insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2009 119,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 119,100 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 105,186 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 105,186 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 93,090 miles

Both rear tyres worn inside edge

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 77,237 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 77,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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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V273 JHJ is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V273 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 V273 JHJ registered?

V273 JHJ is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V273 JHJ safe to buy?

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