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V403 FJA

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,626 mi
Last recorded123,626 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV403 FJA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 123,626 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 123,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 115,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake back plate slightly damp

Fail 16 Jun 2010 115,021 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

corrosion throughout vehicle strucutre

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 111,787 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 111,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 98,056 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 90,477 miles

little reserve travell in parking brake lever

some travell in brake pedal

Fail 27 Jul 2007 90,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 79,992 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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V403 FJA is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V403 FJA, 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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V403 FJA is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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