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V295 LHR

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,259 mi
Last recorded59,259 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 LHR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,259 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 59,256 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,563 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

offside front vehicle structure (close to suspension arm mounting) is corroded but not considered excessive

scratches on windscreen

Fail 5 Sep 2012 51,448 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

scratches on windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

offside front vehicle structure (close to suspension arm mounting) is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,284 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS warning lamp flashing on dash board indicating a fault

both front tyres have slight wear on inner shoulders

slight corrosion to chassis within offside front suspension arm mounting prescribed area

slight damage to offside rear lamp

slight movement detected in driver's seat but not considered to be insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS warning lamp flashing on dash board indicating a fault

both front tyres have slight wear on inner shoulders

slight corrosion to chassis within offside front suspension arm mounting prescribed area

slight damage to offside rear lamp

slight movement detected in driver's seat but not considered to be insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

light surface scratches on windscreen

slight corrosion to centre rear vehicle floor (underneath)

slight damage to offside rear lamp

Fail 8 Jul 2010 46,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

light surface scratches on windscreen

slight corrosion to centre rear vehicle floor (underneath)

slight damage to offside rear lamp

Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,038 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,587 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 36,587 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,821 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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V295 LHR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V295 LHR, 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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V295 LHR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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