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V298 HBR

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,091 mi
Last recorded106,091 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 HBR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 106,091 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 106,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

O/S/R tyre badly cracked within tread pattern but not exposing ply or cords

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 96,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R tyre badly cracked within tread pattern but not exposing ply or cords

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 90,728 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 90,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,451 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 78,105 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 78,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,803 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 62,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,559 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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V298 HBR 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 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 V298 HBR, 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 V298 HBR registered?

V298 HBR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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