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V398 SCS

2000 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,661 mi
Last recorded55,661 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 SCS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,604 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,616 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 32,273 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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V398 SCS is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V398 SCS, 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 V398 SCS registered?

V398 SCS is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V398 SCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V398 SCS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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