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V441 MGS

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,858 mi
Last recorded69,858 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV441 MGS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2013 69,858 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag lamp flashing on dash

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,618 miles

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

air bag warning light flashing on dash

Fail 25 Sep 2012 67,618 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

air bag warning light flashing on dash

fan belt squeeking

Fail 14 Apr 2011 67,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,113 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 65,113 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 61,485 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 61,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,718 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 54,227 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,324 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 50,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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V441 MGS is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V441 MGS, 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 V441 MGS registered?

V441 MGS is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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