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V281 HRV

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,328 mi
Last recorded59,328 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 HRV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 59,328 miles

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

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

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

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

suspension been lowered

Fail 12 Feb 2014 58,554 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

suspension been lowered

Pass 9 Feb 2013 44,661 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has slighty damage to inner side wall

Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

air bag warning light on will be failure item after april 2012

drivers seat back damaged but not insecure

nearside rear inner and underside of vehicle showing signs of accident damage

offside rear floor and outer sill showing signs of jacking damage

offside rear inner boot/wheel arch inner area corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 35,322 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

nearside rear inner and underside of vehicle showing signs of accident damage

offside rear floor and outer sill showing signs of jacking damage

offside rear inner boot/wheel arch inner area corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,153 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,684 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,619 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,740 miles

air bag lamp stays illuminated.

exhaust rear section heavily corroded.

light surface perishing on tyre sidewalls.

Fail 13 Feb 2007 17,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag lamp stays illuminated.

exhaust rear section heavily corroded.

light surface perishing on tyre sidewalls.

Pass 25 Feb 2006 22,326 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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V281 HRV is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V281 HRV, 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 V281 HRV registered?

V281 HRV is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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