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V401 SCS

2000 Citroen Saxo

Black Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,247 mi
Last recorded125,247 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV401 SCS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 125,247 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in O/S/Front seat base

Pass 22 Mar 2012 119,910 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 119,906 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 111,250 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 105,259 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 89,725 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 SCS is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V401 SCS registered?

V401 SCS is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V401 SCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V401 SCS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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