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V291 JVC

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,478 mi
Last recorded96,478 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 JVC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 96,478 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r chassis rail-boot floor area. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,886 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 95,838 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 95,123 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 95,054 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 94,435 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 93,539 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 90,699 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 84,380 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 79,091 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 71,359 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 71,267 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,645 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 59,189 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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V291 JVC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V291 JVC, 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 V291 JVC registered?

V291 JVC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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