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V381 GVM

2000 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,385 mi
Last recorded33,385 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 GVM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,385 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 33,382 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low-58% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 31,527 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,892 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres have badly cracked sidewalls on inside edge

offside tyre punctured

Fail 6 Sep 2013 30,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres have badly cracked sidewalls on inside edge

offside tyre punctured

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,068 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 29,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,417 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 28,047 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,506 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,458 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,081 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 16,663 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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V381 GVM is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V381 GVM, 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 V381 GVM registered?

V381 GVM is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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