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V355 GGC

2000 Citroen Saxo

Orange Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,649 mi
Last recorded104,649 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 GGC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 104,649 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 7 May 2009 92,315 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 88,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2008 88,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 81,544 miles

DETERIORATION TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2007 81,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

deterioration to front brake discs

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2006 73,310 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 73,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre pressure low

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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V355 GGC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Orange with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V355 GGC, 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 V355 GGC registered?

V355 GGC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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