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V383 KBA

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

92,367 mi
Last recorded92,367 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV383 KBA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,367 miles

Rear tyres perished on outer wall

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 92,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished on outer wall

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 84,640 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,790 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 82,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,190 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 73,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 66,745 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 66,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 61,595 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 61,595 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 57,635 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 57,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre slightley damaged.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,901 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres sidewalls slightley damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2008 53,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,281 miles

craking on rear sidewill tyrea

Fail 8 Jan 2008 49,281 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

craking on rear sidewill tyrea

Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,947 miles

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

rear tyrea cracking on aidewalls

Pass 29 Nov 2005 42,432 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 42,432 miles

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

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

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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V383 KBA is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V383 KBA, 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 V383 KBA registered?

V383 KBA is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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