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V374 GTE

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,574 mi
Last recorded123,574 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV374 GTE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2013 123,574 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 122,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 118,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

both rear damper bodies are rubbing on rear axle securing washers

Pass 23 Aug 2011 118,942 miles

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

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

both rear damper bodies are rubbing on rear axle securing washers

Pass 18 Jan 2010 107,161 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 93,880 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 93,880 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 86,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 85,442 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 85,386 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 85,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V374 GTE 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 63.6%.

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 V374 GTE, 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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V374 GTE is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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