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V401 KBA

2000 Citroen Saxo

Orange Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,789 mi
Last recorded95,789 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV401 KBA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 95,789 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,679 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 79,676 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 79,668 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,763 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,102 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,879 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 70,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,720 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 57,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 57,817 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,055 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,869 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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V401 KBA is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Orange with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 V401 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 V401 KBA registered?

V401 KBA is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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