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V383 LYG

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,562 mi
Last recorded79,562 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV383 LYG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,562 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 79,558 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement pedal /lever rod/seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner wheel arch to boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,897 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Corrosion to offside rear outer sill

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

Play in offside front shock absorber/strut

Fail 22 Feb 2016 77,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

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

Both front brakes binding slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Corrosion to offside rear outer sill

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

Play in offside front shock absorber/strut

Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,452 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in walls and tread

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 74,452 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in walls and tread

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,136 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre walls cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2014 70,125 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

both front brakes binding

nearside rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,858 miles

Both nearside tyres are cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 65,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both nearside tyres are cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 61,311 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 55,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brakes binding

Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,980 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s outer gaitor greasy

oil filter very corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,531 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 31,531 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,356 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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V383 LYG is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LYG, 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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V383 LYG is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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