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V311 HGC

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

71,586 mi
Last recorded71,586 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV311 HGC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2018 71,586 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% front brake imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,486 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 69,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted with inside of tyre on the outer (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,770 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 67,770 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour fitted new bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,276 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 66,276 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,828 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 64,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 62,782 miles

long handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Jan 2013 62,770 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

long handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,526 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front door

Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,192 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,648 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 51,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,541 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 46,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 41,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,799 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 38,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

engine damp with oil

Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

air bag light on

engine damp with oil

Fail 26 Jan 2006 33,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

front number plate discolouring

Pass 26 Jan 2006 33,488 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

front number plate discolouring

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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V311 HGC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 V311 HGC, 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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V311 HGC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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