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V279 GCH

2000 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,597 mi
Last recorded80,597 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 GCH
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 80,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 80,596 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 80,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,287 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 77,007 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 77,006 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 68,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2008 60,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2007 50,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V279 GCH is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V279 GCH, 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 V279 GCH registered?

V279 GCH is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V279 GCH safe to buy?

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