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V439 HRV

2000 Citroen Saxo

Orange Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,209 mi
Last recorded116,209 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV439 HRV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2016 116,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 103,427 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 93,856 miles

signs of slight wear to both lower swivels

Fail 31 Dec 2013 93,856 miles

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

signs of slight wear to both lower swivels

Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,994 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 88,994 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,336 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 83,336 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 77,511 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 77,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 71,718 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 71,540 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,834 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 64,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 58,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 58,406 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 51,414 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 51,414 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 45,655 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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V439 HRV is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Orange with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V439 HRV, 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 V439 HRV registered?

V439 HRV is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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