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V340 KAN

2000 Citroen Saxo

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,607 mi
Last recorded81,607 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV340 KAN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2015 81,607 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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,412 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 21 Nov 2013 81,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

long handbrake travel

Fail 7 Oct 2013 81,398 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

base box fitted in boot

Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,227 miles

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

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

both front tyres wear on inner edges of tread noted

unable to inspect outer sills fully due to body kit fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,563 miles

non standard exhaust,wheels,seats and bodykit fitted

some whiteness of front side repeaters

Fail 9 Jul 2010 77,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non standard exhaust,wheels,seats and bodykit fitted

some whiteness of front side repeaters

Pass 17 Jan 2009 74,537 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 67,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 67,461 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 60,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear wheels fouling wheel arch when suspension raised

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 60,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both front wheels almost fouling inner wheel arch on full lock

Both rear wheels fouling wheel arch when suspension raised

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 51,069 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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V340 KAN is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V340 KAN, 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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V340 KAN is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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