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V356 YFU

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,078 mi
Last recorded95,078 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 YFU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 95,078 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 83,448 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,857 miles

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

both front coil springs slightly corroded

chips to windscreen in swept area

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2012 76,856 miles

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

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

both front coil springs slightly corroded

chips to windscreen in swept area

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2011 70,080 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,509 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 63,316 miles

Advise child seat in n/s rear belt visual check only.

Advise fuel filter secured with cable tie .

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 63,316 miles

Advise child seat in n/s rear belt visual check only.

Advise fuel filter secured with cable tie .

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 59,113 miles

Advise child seat in n/s rear belt visual check only.

Advise front wiper blades starting to split.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 55,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 50,094 miles

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

N/S rear tyre worn low and sidewall perished.

O/S front indicator orange bulb a bit faded.

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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V356 YFU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V356 YFU, 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 V356 YFU registered?

V356 YFU is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V356 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V356 YFU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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