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V407 KOS

2000 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,997 mi
Last recorded128,997 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV407 KOS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 128,997 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 125,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 121,833 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON FRONT PIPE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT

Fail 8 Apr 2011 121,833 miles

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

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON FRONT PIPE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT

Pass 7 Apr 2010 118,617 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 8 Apr 2009 116,633 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 100,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 75,939 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 75,939 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

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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V407 KOS is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V407 KOS, 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 V407 KOS registered?

V407 KOS is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V407 KOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V407 KOS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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