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V418 FHR

2000 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,575 mi
Last recorded59,575 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV418 FHR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,575 miles

surface corrosion too o/s front outrigger jack point

surface corrosion too rear exhaust box

Fail 12 Aug 2015 59,575 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion too o/s front outrigger jack point

surface corrosion too rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,855 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,666 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 49,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,126 miles

slight corrosion to back box exhaust outer skin

slight corrosion to o/s/f lower floor suspension mount area

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,201 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion to front exhaust system around catalyst

slight roughness to n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Aug 2011 41,201 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

rear wiper split

slight corrosion to front exhaust system around catalyst

slight roughness to n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,653 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,583 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 37,583 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,626 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 26,056 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 29 Apr 2008 26,055 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 20 Nov 2006 9,470 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 3,835 miles

advise near side wiper blade slighty split

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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V418 FHR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V418 FHR, 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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V418 FHR is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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