CarVerify

Free Car Check

V317 MDL

2000 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,600 mi
Last recorded68,600 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV317 MDL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 68,600 miles

Oil leak ()

damage to front screen

Fail 3 May 2017 68,569 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

damage to front screen

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,597 miles

165/65r14

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system rubbing on heatshield

oil leak

score in windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2016 58,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure rubbing on tyre (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

165/65r14

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system rubbing on heatshield

oil leak

score in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,099 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Spare tyre worn close to legal limit

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 52,099 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Spare tyre worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 6 May 2014 50,588 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all four tyres heavily cracked and perishing

both front tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism sticky, but still operates as intended with a little assistance

underside of vehicle has heavy surface rust

Fail 6 May 2014 50,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all four tyres heavily cracked and perishing

both front tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism sticky, but still operates as intended with a little assistance

underside of vehicle has heavy surface rust

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,575 miles

All exhaust hanging rubbers badly deteriorated

Both Rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Offside front tyre badly crack and perished

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,226 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack open on side walls

offside front tyre cracking open on side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,457 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 49,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 41,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 26,509 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 5,680 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 5,680 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 5,562 miles

front brake discs-surface corrosion

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
Full Citroen Saxo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V317 MDL is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V317 MDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V317 MDL?

You can check the full history of V317 MDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V317 MDL registered?

V317 MDL is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V317 MDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V317 MDL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V317 MDL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V317 MDL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.