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V278 FCL

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,723 mi
Last recorded37,723 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 FCL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 37,723 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre Mirror ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured On Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Some Travel On Footbrake

Fail 18 Jun 2024 37,719 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 37,518 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 33,820 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Jun 2023 33,560 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 May 2022 30,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 May 2022 30,107 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Jun 2021 27,035 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 26,458 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 26,433 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 26,427 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel filter retaining clip broken, filter being held in place by fuel pipes!

Pass 15 May 2018 25,277 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 25,233 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 25,233 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 25,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 25,129 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 24,662 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,255 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,874 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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,864 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,543 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 16,473 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,919 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 11,838 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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V278 FCL is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V278 FCL, 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 V278 FCL registered?

V278 FCL is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V278 FCL safe to buy?

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