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V313 FRB

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,833 mi
Last recorded86,833 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV313 FRB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 86,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak on engine

steering rack has a light mist oil

Fail 13 May 2016 86,735 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak on engine

steering rack has a light mist oil

Pass 28 Mar 2015 85,446 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2015 85,446 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,803 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 82,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,237 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 76,237 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 68,265 miles

handbrake does not feel as it should,advise further investigation asap.

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2012 68,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake does not feel as it should,advise further investigation asap.

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,518 miles

Coolant leak

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

nearside rear b rake adjuster slipped

Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 52,867 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 49,455 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,381 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 39,802 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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V313 FRB is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V313 FRB, 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 V313 FRB registered?

V313 FRB is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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