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V342 FVM

2000 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,451 mi
Last recorded79,451 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 FVM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 79,451 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 79,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 72,639 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 72,637 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 68,642 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

air bag light flashing

Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,642 miles

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

air bag light flashing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 60,869 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 60,867 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,445 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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V342 FVM is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V342 FVM, 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 V342 FVM registered?

V342 FVM is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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