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V412 JVC

2000 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,435 mi
Last recorded68,435 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV412 JVC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 68,435 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust rubber mounting broken ,rear silencer ,exhaust system still supported

Pass 25 May 2012 65,636 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 65,636 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 63,335 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipewr blade split at ends

Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,335 miles

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

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

wipewr blade split at ends

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,101 miles

air bag light on

front pads getting low?

grease around nearside c.v gaiter

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

stone chip in screen out of wiper sweep

Fail 3 Mar 2010 60,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

front pads getting low?

grease around nearside c.v gaiter

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

stone chip in screen out of wiper sweep

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,912 miles

advise handbrake check

air bag light on

grease around nearside driveshaft gaiter

Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

grease around nearside gaiter

offside rear tyre tread cracked

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 51,035 miles

advise rear brake check

grease around nearside gaiter advise replacement

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2007 51,035 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise rear brake check

grease around nearside gaiter advise replacement

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,300 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 41,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Front brake pads nearside getting low.

Offside rear tyre perished.

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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V412 JVC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V412 JVC, 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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V412 JVC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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