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V299 HBR

2000 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,242 mi
Last recorded69,242 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 HBR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 69,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to supporting panels (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under E C U (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger to supporting panels (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to supporting panels (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner WING CORRODED THROUGH

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,023 miles

air leak from front

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 12 Mar 2015 69,023 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,295 miles

o/s/f wheel, inner rim bent.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,119 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

o/s/f wheel, inner rim bent.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,989 miles

corrosion to floorpans/suspension mounts/components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 54,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

corrosion to floorpans/suspension mounts/components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,949 miles

nearside front under floor covering missing/corroded badly,recommend remedial/sealing repairs.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 43,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside front underbody protection covering has peeled off,showing severe corrosion forming.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 42,395 miles

nearside front main chassis/jacking point area protective covering missing/corroded/exposed.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 43,295 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front main chassis/jacking point area protective covering missing/corroded/exposed.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 40,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,299 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,434 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 38,430 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside from wheel hub area covered in old grease and contamination.offside front inner wheel rim also covered in old grease and contamination.rim also has inner bead damage.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,146 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,543 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 33,543 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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V299 HBR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V299 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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V299 HBR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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