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V373 XUD

2000 Citroen Saxo

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,017 mi
Last recorded138,017 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV373 XUD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 138,017 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 137,946 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

coolant radiator is corroded and is leaking

exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 133,279 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 133,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 126,798 miles

Neraside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2011 120,125 miles

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Offside rear road wheel slightly buckled

Pass 6 Jul 2010 115,029 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 115,029 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/f suspension oil soaked

Pass 29 Jul 2009 109,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Jul 2009 109,199 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2008 103,179 miles

air bag light flashs

n/s/f fogg light lens broken

Fail 31 Jul 2008 103,179 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light flashs

n/s/f fogg light lens broken

Pass 28 Jul 2007 98,501 miles

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

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

front fog lamp on near side has a broken lens

Fail 5 Jul 2007 98,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 90,590 miles

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

airbag srs light on

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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V373 XUD is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V373 XUD, 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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V373 XUD is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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